For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 511 students in 02908, RI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 02908, RI are R.i. School For The Deaf and Harry Kizirian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 02908 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average). Pre schools in 02908, RI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02908, RI Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
R.i. School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
One Corliss Park
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Harry Kizirian Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Camden Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9369
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9369
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
02908, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Birch Vocational High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
434 Mt. Pleasant Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9198
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9198
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Paul Cuffee Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
459 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626
Gr: K-12 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Gr: K-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 02908, RI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 02908, RI include R.i. School For The Deaf and Harry Kizirian Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 02908?
2 public preschools are located in 02908.
What is the racial composition of students in 02908?
02908 public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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