Beginnings鈥搕he 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鈥搕eacher ratio of 5:1 supported by one teacher.
The school's annual tuition is $45,000 for its kindergarten program.
As a single鈥揼rade school, it provides kindergarten education focused on Montessori principles within a small rural community.
Beginnings鈥搕he Children's School operates independently without memberships in educational associations.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Yearly Tuition: $45,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
5 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Experience the Montessori Difference!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Beginnings-the Children's School cost?
Beginnings-the Children's School's tuition is approximately $45,000 for private students.
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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