Public preschools in Rhode Island achieve an average science proficiency of 28% (2024-25).
The public preschools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest science proficiency in Rhode Island is West Glocester Elementary School with 70-79%.
Science Proficiency Range: 7.5%
74.5%
Avg. Science Proficiency: 31%
Top Science Proficiency Public Preschools in Rhode Island (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
West Glocester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-5
111 Reynolds Road/rte 94
Chepachet, RI 02814
(401) 567-0350
Chepachet, RI 02814
(401) 567-0350
Rank: #22.
Clayville School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-5
3 George Washington Highway
Clayville, RI 02815
(401) 647-4115
Clayville, RI 02815
(401) 647-4115
Rank: #33.
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-5
160 Foster Center Road
Foster, RI 02825
(401) 647-5200
Foster, RI 02825
(401) 647-5200
Rank: #44.
Washington Oak School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-5
801 Read School House Road
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 397-1976
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 397-1976
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Fishing Cove El. School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: PK-5
110 Wickford Point Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6580
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6580
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Raymond Laperche School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: PK-5
11 Limerock Road
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6652
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6652
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: PK-8
28 Commons
Little Compton, RI 02837
(401) 592-0363
Little Compton, RI 02837
(401) 592-0363
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Colt Andrews School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 40-49%
Grades: PK-5
570-574 Hope Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5987
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 254-5987
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Greystone School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 40-49%
Grades: PK-5
100 Morgan Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1130
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1130
Rank: #1010.
Orchard Farms El. School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 40-44%
Grades: PK-5
1555 Scituate Avenue
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8801
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8801
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Flora S. Curtis School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 30-39%
Grades: PK-5
582 Benefit Street
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6252
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6252
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Glen Hills School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 30-39%
Grades: PK-5
50 Glen Hills Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8005
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8005
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Northern Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 30-39%
Grades: PK-5
315 New River Road
Manville, RI 02838
(401) 769-0261
Manville, RI 02838
(401) 769-0261
Rank: #1414.
Centredale School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 21-39%
Grades: PK-5
41 Angell Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1145
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1145
Rank: #1515.
Arlington School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 20-29%
Grades: PK-5
155 Princess Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8179
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8179
Rank: #1616.
Hugh Cole School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 20-24%
Grades: PK-5
50 Asylum Road
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-1460
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-1460
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
R.i. School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: ≤20%
Grades: PK-12
One Corliss Park
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Raices Dual Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: ≤20%
Grades: PK-5
135 Hunt Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7733
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7733
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Anthony Carnevale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 15-19%
Grades: PK-5
50 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0554
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0554
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Fallon Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 15-19%
Grades: PK-5
62 Lincoln Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6254
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6254
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Edgewood Highland
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 11-19%
Grades: PK-5
160 Pawtuxet Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-8065
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-8065
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Martin Luther King El. School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 11-19%
Grades: PK-5
35 Camp Street
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9398
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9398
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Nathanael Greene School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 11-19%
Grades: PK-5
285 Smithfield Ave Pawtucket
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6260
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6260
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Oakland Beach School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 11-19%
Grades: PK-5
383 Oakland Beach Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3420
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3420
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Pleasant View School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 11-19%
Grades: PK-5
50 Obediah Brown Road
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9325
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9325
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 10-14%
Grades: PK-5
674 Prairie Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 278-0515
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 278-0515
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Harry Kizirian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 10-14%
Grades: PK-5
60 Camden Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9369
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9369
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Henry J. Winters School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 10-14%
Grades: PK-5
481 Broadway
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6272
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6272
Rank: #2929.
Highlander Elementary Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: ≤10%
Grades: PK-6
42 Lexington Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Globe Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 6-9%
Grades: PK-5
192 Avenue A
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4830
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4830
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Pothier-citizens Elementary Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 6-9%
Grades: PK-5
250 Winthrop Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4850
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4850
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rhode Island average public preschools science proficiency?
The Rhode Island average public preschools science proficiency is 28%% for 2024-25.
What are the public preschools with the highest science proficiency in Rhode Island?
The best top ranked public preschools in Rhode Island include West Glocester Elementary School, Clayville School and Capt. Isaac Paine El. School.
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