Best Portsmouth Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 330 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 score of 57% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 31%), and score of 52% (versus the 30% statewide average). Pre schools in Portsmouth have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Rhode Island public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 20% 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)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Melville School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
:

Top 20%

1351 West Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-1650

Gr: PK-4 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Portsmouth, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Elmhurst School (Closed 2011)

1 Frank Coelho Dr
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-3899

Gr: K-5

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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).