Beginnings-the Children's School (2026-27 Profile)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 5 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

Beginnings–the Children's School in Portsmouth, RI, is a nonsectarian Montessori school serving kindergarten students in a rural community setting.
Founded in 1985, the school enrolls 5 students with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 supported by one teacher.
The school's annual tuition is $45,000 for its kindergarten program.
As a single–grade school, it provides kindergarten education focused on Montessori principles within a small rural community.
Beginnings–the Children's School operates independently without memberships in educational associations.

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 5 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students

5 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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When is the application deadline for Beginnings-the Children's School?

The application deadline for Beginnings-the Children's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The nearest high school to Beginnings-the Children's School is Portsmouth Abbey School (1.3 miles away)

The nearest elementary school is The Bradley School (1.5 miles away)

The nearest preschool is Saint Philomena School of the Sacred Heart (1.5 miles away)

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The average private school tuition in Rhode Island is $16,365 for elementary schools and $30,616 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Rhode Island is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).