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South County Montessori School

1239 Tower Hill Rd North Kingstown, RI 02852

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 72 students
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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About the School

  • South County Montessori School in North Kingstown, RI enrolls 72 students from pre–kindergarten through third grade in a suburban community setting.
  • Founded in 1976, this co–ed Montessori school operates with a nonsectarian orientation and provides summer school programs.
  • The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with an average class size of 18 across six teachers.
  • Approximately 12% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
  • South County Montessori serves families seeking early childhood education within a suburban Rhode Island community.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 72 students
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1976
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Motto
'Play is the work of the child.'

Student Body

Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
18 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Jennifer Reis

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for South County Montessori School?
The application deadline for South County Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Rhode Island is $19,520 for elementary schools and $34,616 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Rhode Island is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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