For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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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