For the 2025 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, Fallon Memorial School and Nathanael Greene 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 29%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Pre schools in 02861, RI have an average ranking of 4/10, 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Fallon Memorial School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
62 Lincoln Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6254
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6254
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #33.
Nathanael Greene School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
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, Fallon Memorial School and Nathanael Greene 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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