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#36 of 65 private schools in RI
South County Montessori School
Elementary School · North Kingstown, RI
A private elementary school in North Kingstown, RI serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
1239 TOWER HILL RD, North Kingstown, RI 02852
- 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in RI.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in RI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where South County Montessori School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated851/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Kingstown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$112,457
Median home value
$461,700
Median rent
$1,188/mo
College educated
49.3%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02852; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Fishing Cove El. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Stony Lane El. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 3.6 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Kingston Hill AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 3.7 mi | 260 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
South County Montessori School is listed in North Kingstown, RI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About South County Montessori School
South County Montessori School is a private elementary school in North Kingstown, RI, serving approximately 42 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 65 private schools in RI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South County Montessori School
What grades does South County Montessori School serve?
South County Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend South County Montessori School?
South County Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South County Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at South County Montessori School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does South County Montessori School rank in RI?
South County Montessori School ranks #36 of 65 private schools in RI.
What is South County Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
South County Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is South County Montessori School a private school?
Yes, South County Montessori School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is South County Montessori School a religious school?
No, South County Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 42
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Phone
- (401) 261-8898
- Area population (ZIP 02852)
- 23,269
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02852; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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