For the 2025 school year, there is 1 charter public preschool serving 271 students in Rhode Island.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public preschool in Rhode Island is Highlander Elementary Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rhode Island charter public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Rhode Island (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highlander Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
42 Lexington Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public preschools in Rhode Island?
The top ranked charter public preschools in Rhode Island include Highlander Elementary Charter.
How many charter public preschools are located in Rhode Island?
1 charter public preschools are located in Rhode Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island charter public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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