For the 2025 school year, there is 1 alternative public preschool serving 48 students in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island alternative public preschools have a diversity score of 0.69, which is more than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 0.67.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Preschools in Rhode Island (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
Cranston Early Learning Center
Alternative School
45 Sprague Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8057
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8057
Grades: PK
| 48 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many alternative public preschools are located in Rhode Island?
1 alternative public preschools are located in Rhode Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island alternative public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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