For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,179 students in Newport County, RI. The top ranked public preschools in Newport County, RI are Jamestown School-melrose, Ranger School and Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport County, RI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average). Pre schools in Newport County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Rhode Island public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Newport County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jamestown School-melrose
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
76 Melrose Avenue
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7020
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7020
Gr: PK-4 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Ranger School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
278 North Brayton Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-8467
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-8467
Gr: PK-4 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28 Commons
Little Compton, RI 02837
(401) 592-0363
Little Compton, RI 02837
(401) 592-0363
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Melville School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1351 West Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-1650
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-1650
Gr: PK-4 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Pocasset School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
242 Main Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-6654
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-6654
Gr: PK-4 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Aquidneck School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Reservoir Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-4921
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-4921
Gr: PK-3 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Claiborne Pell Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Dexter Street
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 842-1900
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 842-1900
Gr: PK-4 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Newport County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
32 Narragansett Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1690
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1690
Gr: K-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
134 Van Zandt Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-0363
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-0363
Gr: K-4 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
15 Cranston Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1660
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1660
Gr: K-4 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
26 Oliphant Lane
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-3916
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-3916
Gr: K | 53 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Neck Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-2847
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-2847
Gr: K-4 | 84 students Minority enrollment: 1%
740 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 619-3162
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 619-3162
Gr: PK
513 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-0376
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-0376
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
435 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2023
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2023
Gr: K-4 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
90 Harrison Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2785
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2785
Gr: PK-4 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Newport County, RI?
The top ranked public preschools in Newport County, RI include Jamestown School-melrose, Ranger School and Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools. Newport County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Rhode Island.
How many public preschools are located in Newport County?
7 public preschools are located in Newport County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport County?
Newport County public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Newport County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Newport County include: Ranger School vs. Pocasset School, Pocasset School vs. Ranger School, Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools vs. Pocasset School
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