For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 349 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 52% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 31% 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Portsmouth, RI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melville School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 349 students
Portsmouth, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Frank Coelho Dr
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-3899
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-3899
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
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, RI?
1 public preschools are located in Portsmouth, RI.
What is the racial composition of students in Portsmouth, RI?
Portsmouth, RI public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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