For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,078 students in Pawtucket, RI.
The top ranked public preschools in Pawtucket, RI are Francis J. Varieur School, Flora S. Curtis School and Fallon Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawtucket, RI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Pre schools in Pawtucket have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pawtucket, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Francis J. Varieur School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
486 Pleasant Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6266
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6266
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
Rank: #55.
Henry J. Winters School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
481 Broadway
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6272
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6272
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Pawtucket, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
43 Webster Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6296
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6296
Grades: 4-6
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pawtucket, RI?
The top ranked public preschools in Pawtucket, RI include Francis J. Varieur School, Flora S. Curtis School and Fallon Memorial School.
How many public preschools are located in Pawtucket?
5 public preschools are located in Pawtucket.
What is the racial composition of students in Pawtucket?
Pawtucket public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Pawtucket are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pawtucket include: Nathanael Greene School vs. Fallon Memorial School
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