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Best 02840 Rhode Island Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 716 students in 02840, RI.

The top ranked public preschool in 02840, RI is Claiborne Pell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public preschool in zipcode 02840 have an score of 19% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 31%), and score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Pre schools in 02840, RI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 02840, RI Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Claiborne Pell Elementary School

(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
:

Bottom 50%

35 Dexter Street
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 842-1900

Gr: PK-4 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 02840 Rhode Island

02840, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Carey School (Closed 2010)

32 Narragansett Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1690

Gr: K-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Coggeshall School (Closed 2014)

134 Van Zandt Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-0363

Gr: K-4 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Cranston - Calvert Elementary School (Closed 2014)

15 Cranston Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1660

Gr: K-4 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Sheffield School (Closed 2007)

513 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-0376

Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Sullivan School (Closed 2014)

435 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2023

Gr: K-4 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Underwood School (Closed 2014)

90 Harrison Ave
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 02840, RI?

The top ranked public preschools in 02840, RI include Claiborne Pell Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in 02840?

1 public preschools are located in 02840.

What is the racial composition of students in 02840?

02840 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).