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)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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 nearest high school and elementary school to The Potter Hill School is Bradley School-south (3.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Child Dev Center At University Of Rhode Island (1.1 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
5074 Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-0860
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-0860
4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cane Child Development Center
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281 Post Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-7210
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-7210
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
300 Kingstown Road
West Kingston, RI 02892
(401) 491-9570
West Kingston, RI 02892
(401) 491-9570
6.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 141 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
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