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Best 02879 Rhode Island Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 452 students in 02879, RI.
The top-ranked public preschool in 02879, RI is Peace Dale School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 02879 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Pre schools in 02879, RI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Rhode Island public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 02879, RI Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peace Dale School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
109 Kersey Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 02879 Rhode Island

02879, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Curtis Corner Middle School (Closed 2023)
301 Curtis Corner Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1333
Gr: 7-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Hazard School (Closed 2013)
153 School St
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1200
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
South Kingstown Integrated Pre (Closed 2023)
1157 South Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1200
Gr: PK | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
South Road Elementary School (Closed 2006)
1157 South Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 792-9679
Gr: K-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Wakefield School (Closed 2023)
101 High Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1400
Gr: PK | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 02879, RI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 02879, RI include Peace Dale School.
How many public preschools are located in 02879?
1 public preschools are located in 02879.
What is the racial composition of students in 02879?
02879 public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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