For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 789 students in 02860, RI.
The top ranked public preschools in 02860, RI are Francis J. Varieur School and Henry J. Winters School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 02860 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Pre schools in 02860, RI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02860, RI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Francis J. Varieur School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
486 Pleasant Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6266
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6266
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #22.
Henry J. Winters School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
481 Broadway
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6272
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6272
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
02860, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
43 Webster Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6296
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6296
Grades: 4-6
| 209 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 02860, RI?
The top ranked public preschools in 02860, RI include Francis J. Varieur School and Henry J. Winters School.
How many public preschools are located in 02860?
2 public preschools are located in 02860.
What is the racial composition of students in 02860?
02860 public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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