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Best 02840 Rhode Island Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 716 students in 02840, RI.
The top-ranked public preschool in 02840, RI is Claiborne Pell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 02840 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Pre schools in 02840, RI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 02840, RI Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Claiborne Pell Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Dexter Street
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 842-1900
Gr: PK-4 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 02840 Rhode Island

02840, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Carey School (Closed 2010)
32 Narragansett Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1690
Gr: K-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Coggeshall School (Closed 2014)
134 Van Zandt Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-0363
Gr: K-4 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Cranston - Calvert Elementary School (Closed 2014)
15 Cranston Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1660
Gr: K-4 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Sheffield School (Closed 2007)
513 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-0376
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Sullivan School (Closed 2014)
435 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2023
Gr: K-4 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Underwood School (Closed 2014)
90 Harrison Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2785
Gr: PK-4 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 02840, RI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 02840, RI include Claiborne Pell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 02840?
1 public preschools are located in 02840.
What is the racial composition of students in 02840?
02840 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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