For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,289 students in 02861, RI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 02861, RI are Flora S. Curtis School, Nathanael Greene School and Fallon Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 02861 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Pre schools in 02861, RI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02861, RI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Flora S. Curtis School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
582 Benefit Street
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6252
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6252
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Nathanael Greene School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
285 Smithfield Ave Pawtucket
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6260
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6260
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Fallon Memorial School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
62 Lincoln Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6254
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6254
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 02861, RI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 02861, RI include Flora S. Curtis School, Nathanael Greene School and Fallon Memorial School.
How many public preschools are located in 02861?
3 public preschools are located in 02861.
What is the racial composition of students in 02861?
02861 public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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