Academy For Little Children

10 James P Murphy Ind Hwy West Warwick, RI 02893
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • The mission of the St. Mary School is to ensure learning for all our students within the framework of Catholic Christian values.
  • Our aim is to help our students grow in a manner consistent with their needs, interests and abilities, preparing them to live in a changing world as self-directed, caring God-loving, responsibile citizens.
  • It is our responsibility to challenge our students to develop their potential in the trust-filled atmosphere of a Catholic, Christian community, whose curriculum includes instruction in the precepts of the Catholic faith and practice in the Christian call to service.
  • The development of critical thinking skills, knowledge and reasoning are more important than the mere accumulation of facts and data.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 28%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Academy For Little Children?
The application deadline for Academy For Little Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Kent County, RI is $15,499 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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