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Montessori Childrens House

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–4

Providence, RI

518 Lloyd Ave, Providence, RI 02906

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only Montessori school in Providence
  • Smaller classes than 80% of Montessori schools nationwide

In Providence, Rhode Island, Montessori Childrens House is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 4th grade. About 37 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Rhode Island has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–4
Students
37
Teachers
9.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 22 girls, 15 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 80% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 58% of Montessori elementary schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 975 Montessori elementary schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    43’11–1240’13–1440’15–1660’21–2237’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K34
    K10
    18
    28
    36
    45

    Student body

    White57%
    Hispanic or Latino27%
    Two or more races8%
    Black5%
    Asian3%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society

    Help paying tuition in Rhode Island

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Montessori Childrens House whether it takes part.

    More about Rhode Island's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Montessori Childrens House

    What grades does Montessori Childrens House serve?

    Montessori Childrens House serves grades Pre-K–4.

    How many students attend Montessori Childrens House?

    About 37 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Montessori Childrens House?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Rhode Island has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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