For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 412 students in Wakefield, RI.
The top-ranked public preschool in Wakefield, RI is Peace Dale School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wakefield, RI public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Wakefield have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wakefield, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peace Dale School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 Kersey Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1600
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wakefield, RI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wakefield, RI include Peace Dale School.
How many public preschools are located in Wakefield?
1 public preschools are located in Wakefield.
What is the racial composition of students in Wakefield?
Wakefield public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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