For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 329 students in Barrington, RI. The top-ranked public preschool in Barrington, RI is Primrose Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barrington, RI public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 30% statewide average). Pre schools in Barrington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Rhode Island public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Barrington, RI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Primrose Hill School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3170
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3170
Gr: PK-3 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Barrington, RI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Barrington, RI include Primrose Hill School. Barrington has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Rhode Island.
How many public preschools are located in Barrington?
1 public preschools are located in Barrington.
What is the racial composition of students in Barrington?
Barrington public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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