For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 208 students in Jamestown, RI.
The top ranked public preschool in Jamestown, RI is Jamestown School-melrose. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jamestown, RI public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 30% statewide average). Pre schools in Jamestown have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Rhode Island public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jamestown, RI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jamestown School-melrose
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
76 Melrose Avenue
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7020
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7020
Grades: PK-4
| 208 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jamestown, RI?
The top ranked public preschools in Jamestown, RI include Jamestown School-melrose.
How many public preschools are located in Jamestown?
1 public preschools are located in Jamestown.
What is the racial composition of students in Jamestown?
Jamestown public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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