Ocean State Montessori School (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 77 students
Yearly Tuition: $17,600
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Other Montessori association(s)
Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Ocean State Montessori School
Pre-K	29
Kind	14
1	9
2	7
3	9
4	5
5	2
6	2

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1973

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

77 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 28%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$17,600

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Tuition Notes

2025-2026 Tuition: Wee Threes: $12300, Primary 1 & 2: $11100, Primary 3 (kindergarten): $16700, Elementary: $17600

% on Financial Aid

20%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,689

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Art ClassesChess Club

Enrichment ProgramsLego Robotics

School Notes

Now enrolling Preschool through Grade 6 for 2026-2027!
The Ocean State Montessori School offers Preschool, Elementary, and Extended Day programs.
Founded in 1973, it is the most experienced Montessori school in Rhode Island.
Our Mission Statement: The Ocean State Montessori School fosters independence, self-esteem, and a life-long love of learning by providing an academically excellent and nurturing Montessori environment for children in preschool through sixth grade.

School Motto: 'Fostering independence, self-esteem, and a lifelong love of learning.'

The Ocean State Montessori School is the most experienced Montessori school in Rhode Island. It was founded in 1973 by a group of parents interested in the Montessori Method. They secured a grant to purchase Montessori materials and hired a teacher and two assistants to teach 30 students in a church in Barrington. Over the years the school has expanded, adding additional Montessori classrooms and programs.
The Ocean State Montessori School currently provides Montessori programs for children ages 3 through 12 (preschool through sixth grade). The Ocean State Montessori School is licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Education and the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families.We arean affiliate member of the American Montessori Society (AMS). Our teachers all hold bachelor`s or master`s degrees and have received, or are in the process of earning, their AMSteaching credential.
Ocean State Montessori School is committed to serving the needs of all children and families supporting and celebrating diversity in the community we serve. Our classrooms provide this "prepared environment" in which children are free to explore and learn at their own pace. Each classroom has a full component of Montessori materials. The teacher acts as a guide to the classroom, recognizing periods of readiness, introducing new materials and demonstrating how to use them.
Our Programs:
Wee Threes Program (for children who turn 3 between September 1 and December 31)Our Wee Threes program addresses the unique needs of the younger three year old child and provides a wonderful introduction to a Montessori education.
Primary Program (ages 3 - 6, preschool - kindergarten)The 3-year Primary program creates an atmosphere conducive to the young child's natural inclination to learn and explore.
Lower Elementary (grades 1 - 3)Our integrated curriculum supports the Elementary student's understanding of abstract ideas and the development of their social and moral selves.
Upper Elementary (grades 4 - 6)The Upper Elementary classroom gives students the opportunity to take on larger issues and greater responsibilities for academic advancement.
At every level, our curriculum also includes art, music, language, and physical education.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Ocean State Montessori School cost?

Ocean State Montessori School's tuition is approximately $17,600 for private students.

When is the application deadline for Ocean State Montessori School?

The application deadline for Ocean State Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (8 reviews)

5 1/3/2026

My two children attended OSMS for a combined total of 13 years. We could not have been happier with our experience there. The teachers meet children where they are, provide extra support when needed, and foster a deep love of learning. The school tends to the whole student and teaches strong social-emotional skills along with academics. The facilities are no frills, which helps to make the tuition affordable. It was a true privilege to be a part of the OSMS community, which so closely mirrored my own values. I will always be grateful for OSMS!

- Posted by Parent - RVW

5 11/14/2025

I love OSMS! My child has been in the primary classroom for a year and a half, and is absolutely thriving. The teachers are wonderful, and the school community is small enough and caring enough that everyone knew my kid's name within a week. The Montessori philosophy is executed flawlessly here, and it's beautiful to see the individual attention that each child receives, as well as how their independence is encouraged and nurtured. I'm so grateful for this school!

- Posted by Parent - RRKing

5 11/14/2025

We've had an excellent experience at Ocean State Montessori. The teachers are nurturing and dedicated, the Montessori philosophy is thoughtfully applied, and both of our children have flourished in this environment. Highly recommend this wonderful school.

- Posted by Parent - Andrea

5 11/7/2025

Our family has been involved with the Ocean State Montessori School community for 2 years now, and we love it! As parents, we knew we wanted our child to get a Montessori education, and the fact that OSMS goes until 6th grade was a huge draw for us. So far our child has been loving their experience, and we can already see the ways the routines in the classroom, the care for the other students, and the dedication the teachers have to our child's growth are showing up at home. Our child's teacher is always available to check in and gives us updates that are more than just "good or bad." Since the format is that students stay with the teacher for three years, she has really taken the time to get to know our child and sees genuine moments of growth and development. We are excited to watch our child flourish throughout their years there.

- Posted by Parent - Anthony Febo

5 11/7/2025

Parent of a child that attended from age 3 to sixth grade. Our child found OSMS to be a perfect fit for his social & emotional growth needs. OSMS helped him develop independence and self-awareness in a supportive environment surrounded by people who genuinely cared for him.

- Posted by Parent - John C

5 10/29/2025

You could not ask for a better educational foundation for the preschool and elementary school years. The teachers are fully invested in their students and the Montessori approach to education has given each of my children confidence in their abilities while motivating them to achieve even more because they love learning. After graduating from OSMS, my older child had a smooth transition to 7th grade (in a traditional public school) and has excelled in high school. The community provides a welcoming and nurturing experience to the students and their family.

- Posted by Parent - MontessoriMom

5 4/22/2021

Our 2 children have been part of the OSMS learning community for the past 13yrs. Each and every year we are happy and excited for our children to continue their love of learning with the OSMS faculty and staff. We have a choice of where to send our kids, we choose the Ocean State Montessori School.

- Posted by Parent - Scott

5 11/2/2018

Over the least 7 years, we've watched as our son grow creatively, socially and academically in the nurturing OSMS community. The faculty and staff are caring, intelligent individuals that support, challenge and grow the kids in every way. I'm looking forward to what the next three-year cycle will bring in Upper Elementary.In short, we love it!

- Posted by Parent - cheryl e

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