For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,581 students in Kent County, RI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kent County, RI are Washington Oak School, Blackrock School and Oakland Beach School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kent County, RI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Kent County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kent County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Oak School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 Read School House Road
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 397-1976
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 397-1976
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Blackrock School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12 Lacasa Drive
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9450
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9450
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Oakland Beach School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
383 Oakland Beach Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3420
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3420
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Brown Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8456
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8456
Gr: PK | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
2 Chestnut Drive
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1502
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1502
Gr: PK-2 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
859 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-3771
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-3771
Gr: PK | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
325 Miantonomo Drive
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 734-3490
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 734-3490
Gr: PK | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kent County, RI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kent County, RI include Washington Oak School, Blackrock School and Oakland Beach School.
How many public preschools are located in Kent County?
6 public preschools are located in Kent County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kent County?
Kent County public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kent County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kent County include: Washington Oak School vs. Blackrock School, Blackrock School vs. Washington Oak School
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