For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 657 students in Newport, RI.
The top-ranked public preschool in Newport, RI is Claiborne Pell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, RI public preschool 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 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Newport have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Newport, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Claiborne Pell Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Dexter Street
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 842-1900
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 842-1900
Gr: PK-4 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Newport, RI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Newport, RI include Claiborne Pell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Newport?
1 public preschools are located in Newport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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