For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,179 students in Newport County, RI. The top ranked public preschools in Newport County, RI are Jamestown School-melrose, Ranger School and Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport County, RI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average). Pre schools in Newport County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Rhode Island public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 黑料网官网 Preschools in Newport County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jamestown School-melrose
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
76 Melrose Avenue
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7020
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7020
Grades: PK-4
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Ranger School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
278 North Brayton Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-8467
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-8467
Grades: PK-4
| 221 students
Rank: #33.
Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28 Commons
Little Compton, RI 02837
(401) 592-0363
Little Compton, RI 02837
(401) 592-0363
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
Rank: #44.
Melville School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1351 West Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-1650
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-1650
Grades: PK-4
| 330 students
Rank: #55.
Aquidneck School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 Reservoir Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-4921
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-4921
Grades: PK-3
| 303 students
Rank: #66.
Pocasset School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
242 Main Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-6654
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-6654
Grades: PK-4
| 191 students
Rank: #77.
Claiborne Pell Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Dexter Street
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 842-1900
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 842-1900
Grades: PK-4
| 716 students
Newport County 黑料网官网 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
32 Narragansett Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1690
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1690
Grades: K-5
| 150 students
134 Van Zandt Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-0363
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-0363
Grades: K-4
| 193 students
15 Cranston Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1660
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1660
Grades: K-4
| 236 students
1 Frank Coelho Dr
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-3899
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-3899
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
26 Oliphant Lane
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-3916
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-3916
Grades: K
| 53 students
740 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 619-3162
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 619-3162
Grades: PK
| n/a students
513 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-0376
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-0376
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
90 Harrison Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2785
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2785
Grades: PK-4
| 243 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Newport County, RI?
The top ranked public preschools in Newport County, RI include Jamestown School-melrose, Ranger School and Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools. Newport County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Rhode Island.
How many public preschools are located in Newport County?
7 public preschools are located in Newport County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport County?
Newport County public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Newport County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Newport County include: Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools vs. Pocasset School, Ranger School vs. Pocasset School, Pocasset School vs. Ranger School
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