The average student:teacher ratio in Rhode Island public preschools is approximately 13:1 (2024).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 4:1
13:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Public Preschools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Rhode Island (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
R.i. School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
One Corliss Park
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525
Rank: #22.
Cranston Early Learning Center
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK
45 Sprague Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8057
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8057
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK
60 Bart Drive
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 270-2321
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 270-2321
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
28 Commons
Little Compton, RI 02837
(401) 592-0363
Little Compton, RI 02837
(401) 592-0363
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Centredale School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
41 Angell Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1145
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1145
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Jamestown School-melrose
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-4
76 Melrose Avenue
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7020
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7020
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
West Glocester Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
111 Reynolds Road/rte 94
Chepachet, RI 02814
(401) 567-0350
Chepachet, RI 02814
(401) 567-0350
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
160 Foster Center Road
Foster, RI 02825
(401) 710-7500
Foster, RI 02825
(401) 710-7500
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Claiborne Pell Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-4
35 Dexter Street
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 842-1900
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 842-1900
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: K
10 Memorial Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-0054
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-0054
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Flora S. Curtis School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
582 Benefit Street
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6252
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6252
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK
12 Kendall Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7720
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7720
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Highlander Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
42 Lexington Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Oakland Beach School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
383 Oakland Beach Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3420
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3420
Rank: #8 - 158. - 15.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK
325 Miantonomo Drive
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 734-3490
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 734-3490
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Anthony Carnevale Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
50 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0554
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0554
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Fallon Memorial School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
62 Lincoln Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6254
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6254
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK
6 Collins Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 231-8790
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 231-8790
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Greystone School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
100 Morgan Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1130
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1130
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Narragansett Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-4
55 Mumford Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9420
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9420
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Pleasant View School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
50 Obediah Brown Road
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9325
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9325
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Stadium School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
100 Crescent Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8188
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8188
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Wakefield Hills El. School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-4
505 Wakefield Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8452
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8452
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Aquidneck School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-3
70 Reservoir Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-4921
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-4921
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Arlington School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-5
155 Princess Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8179
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8179
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Edgewood Highland
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-5
160 Pawtuxet Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-8065
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-8065
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Fishing Cove El. School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-5
110 Wickford Point Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6580
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6580
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Glen Hills School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-5
50 Glen Hills Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8005
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8005
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Hugh Cole School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-5
50 Asylum Road
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-1460
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-1460
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK
1 Brown Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8456
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8456
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Melville School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-4
1351 West Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-1650
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-1650
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
North Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-4
2214 Providence Pike
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 765-2260
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 765-2260
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Pocasset School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-4
242 Main Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-6654
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-6654
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Pothier-citizens Elementary Campus
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-5
250 Winthrop Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4850
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4850
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Wakefield School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-4
101 High Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1400
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1400
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rhode Island average public preschools student:teacher ratio?
The Rhode Island average public preschools student:teacher ratio is 13:1 for 2024.
What are the public preschools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Rhode Island?
The best top ranked public preschools in Rhode Island include R.i. School For The Deaf, Cranston Early Learning Center and James R. D. Oldham School.
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