For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 330 students in Portsmouth, RI.
The top ranked public preschool in Portsmouth, RI is Melville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portsmouth, RI public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 30% statewide average). Pre schools in Portsmouth have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Rhode Island public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Portsmouth, RI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melville School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Portsmouth, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Portsmouth, RI?
The top ranked public preschools in Portsmouth, RI include Melville School.
How many public preschools are located in Portsmouth?
1 public preschools are located in Portsmouth.
What is the racial composition of students in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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