For the 2026 school year, there is 1 charter public preschool serving 271 students in Rhode Island.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public preschool in Rhode Island is Highlander Elementary Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rhode Island charter public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Preschools in Rhode Island (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlander Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
42 Lexington Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked charter public preschools in Rhode Island?
The top-ranked charter public preschools in Rhode Island include Highlander Elementary Charter.
How many charter public preschools are located in Rhode Island?
1 charter public preschools are located in Rhode Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island charter public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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