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Beginnings-the Children's School

1985 East Main Road Portsmouth, RI 02871

Tel: (401) 683-5850

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Quick Facts (26-27)

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

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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.

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

Year Founded

1985

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School Motto

Experience the Montessori Difference!

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

Application URL

Online Application

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