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The Potter Hill School

537 Old North Road Kingston, RI 02881

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 58 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • The Potter Hill School in Kingston, RI, serves 58 students from pre–kindergarten through grade 5 in a rural community setting.
  • This co–educational alternative school has a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 supported by a teaching staff of 5.
  • The school maintains a nonsectarian orientation and is a member of the Association of Military Colleges and Schools and the National Coalition of Girls.
  • Approximately 18% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
  • Located in a small town neighborhood, The Potter Hill School offers early childhood through elementary education with total K–12 enrollment of 31 students.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 58 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
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Student Body

Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are The Potter Hill School often compared to?
The Potter Hill School is often viewed alongside schools like Meadowbrook Waldorf School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for The Potter Hill School?
The application deadline for The Potter Hill 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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