For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 blue ribbon public preschools serving 2,355 students in Rhode Island.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Rhode Island are Jamestown School-melrose, Raymond Laperche School and Narragansett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rhode Island blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Rhode Island (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jamestown School-melrose
Magnet School
(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
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Raymond Laperche School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11 Limerock Road
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6652
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6652
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #33.
Narragansett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Mumford Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9420
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9420
Grades: PK-4
| 343 students
Rank: #44.
Fishing Cove El. School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 Wickford Point Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6580
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6580
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Colt Andrews School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
570-574 Hope Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5987
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5987
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #66.
Hope Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Thelma Drive
Hope Valley, RI 02832
(401) 539-2321
Hope Valley, RI 02832
(401) 539-2321
Grades: PK-4
| 293 students
Rank: #77.
Flora S. Curtis School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #88.
Arlington School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
155 Princess Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8179
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8179
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Rhode Island?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Rhode Island include Jamestown School-melrose, Raymond Laperche School and Narragansett Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Rhode Island?
8 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Rhode Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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