For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,916 students in 02909, RI.
The top ranked public preschools in 02909, RI are William D'abate Elem. School, Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School and Anthony Carnevale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 02909 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Pre schools in 02909, RI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02909, RI Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William D'abate Elem. School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Kossuth Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9416
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9416
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
85 Laurel Hill Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9389
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9389
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Anthony Carnevale Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0554
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0554
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Asa Messer El. School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1655 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9401
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9401
Gr: PK-4 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
02909, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
245 Althea St
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9441
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9441
Gr: K-1 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
152 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0557
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0557
Gr: 9 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
434 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 274-1897
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 274-1897
Gr: 9-12
240 Laban Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-1783
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-1783
Gr: K-1 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1655 Westminster St
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9360
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9360
Gr: 6-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
152 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0527
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0527
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 02909, RI?
The top ranked public preschools in 02909, RI include William D'abate Elem. School, Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School and Anthony Carnevale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 02909?
4 public preschools are located in 02909.
What is the racial composition of students in 02909?
02909 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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