Top 5 Best Kent County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,979 students in Kent County, RI.
The top ranked public preschools in Kent County, RI are Washington Oak School, Wakefield Hills El. School and Oakland Beach School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kent County, RI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 34% statewide average). Pre schools in Kent County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Kent County Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Oak School
Math: 45% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
801 Read School House Road
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 397-1976
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #22.
Wakefield Hills El. School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
505 Wakefield Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8452
Grades: PK-4
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Oakland Beach School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
383 Oakland Beach Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3420
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Brown Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8456
Grades: PK
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
2 Chestnut Drive
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1602
Grades: PK-2
| 310 students
Rank: n/an/a
859 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-3771
Grades: PK
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
325 Miantonomo Drive
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 734-3490
Grades: PK
| 151 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kent County, RI

Kent County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
789 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 734-3500
Grades: 7-8
| 497 students
1675 Flat River Road
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9466
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
325 Miantonomo Drive
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 734-3340
Grades: K-6
| 219 students
69 Draper Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3350
Grades: 7-8
| 404 students
61 Hoxsie Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3455
Grades: K-6
| 199 students
51 Draper Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3440
Grades: 4
| 2 students
46 Pettine Street
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9470
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
225 Potowomut Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 734-3545
Grades: 1-6
| 110 students
110 Sherwood Avenue
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 734-3515
Grades: K-6
| 256 students
2401 West Shore Road
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 809 students
50 Child Lane
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 734-3575
Grades: K-6
| 330 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Kent County, RI?
The top ranked public preschools in Kent County, RI include Washington Oak School, Wakefield Hills El. School and Oakland Beach School.
How many public preschools are located in Kent County, RI?
7 public preschools are located in Kent County, RI.
What is the racial composition of students in Kent County, RI?
Kent County, RI public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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