Best 02861 Rhode Island Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,601 students in 02861, RI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 02861, RI are Flora S. Curtis School, Curvin-mccabe School and Nathanael Greene School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 02861 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in 02861, RI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 02861, RI Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Flora S. Curtis School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
582 Benefit Street
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6252
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Curvin-mccabe School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
466 Cottage Street
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6258
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Nathanael Greene School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
285 Smithfield Ave Pawtucket
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6260
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Fallon Memorial School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
62 Lincoln Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6254
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 02861, RI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 02861, RI include Flora S. Curtis School, Curvin-mccabe School and Nathanael Greene School.
How many public preschools are located in 02861?
4 public preschools are located in 02861.
What is the racial composition of students in 02861?
02861 public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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