For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 998 students in Cranston, RI.
The top ranked public preschools in Cranston, RI are Orchard Farms El. School, Glen Hills School and Arlington School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cranston, RI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Cranston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cranston, RI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orchard Farms El. School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1555 Scituate Avenue
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8801
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8801
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #22.
Glen Hills School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Glen Hills Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8005
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8005
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #33.
Arlington School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
155 Princess Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8179
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8179
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cranston Early Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
45 Sprague Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8057
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8057
Grades: PK
| 44 students
Cranston, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Hope Road
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148
Grades: PK-6
| 363 students
1196 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8056
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8056
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
735 New London Ave
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 946-2020
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 946-2020
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Ri Department Of Corrections (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
15 Fleming Rd
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-2507
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-2507
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cranston, RI?
The top ranked public preschools in Cranston, RI include Orchard Farms El. School, Glen Hills School and Arlington School.
How many public preschools are located in Cranston?
4 public preschools are located in Cranston.
What is the racial composition of students in Cranston?
Cranston public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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