For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 316 students in Portsmouth, RI.
The top-ranked public preschool in Portsmouth, RI is Melville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portsmouth, RI public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 30% statewide average). Pre schools in Portsmouth have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Portsmouth, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Portsmouth, RI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Portsmouth, RI include Melville School.
How many public preschools are located in Portsmouth?
1 public preschools are located in Portsmouth.
What is the racial composition of students in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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