For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,078 students in Pawtucket, RI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pawtucket, RI are Francis J. Varieur School, Flora S. Curtis School and Nathanael Greene School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawtucket, RI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Pre schools in Pawtucket have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pawtucket, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Francis J. Varieur School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
486 Pleasant Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6266
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6266
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Flora S. Curtis School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
582 Benefit Street
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6252
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6252
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Nathanael Greene School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
285 Smithfield Ave Pawtucket
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6260
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6260
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Fallon Memorial School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
62 Lincoln Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6254
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6254
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Henry J. Winters School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
481 Broadway
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6272
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6272
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Pawtucket, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
43 Webster Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6296
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6296
Gr: 4-6 | 209 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pawtucket, RI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pawtucket, RI include Francis J. Varieur School, Flora S. Curtis School and Nathanael Greene School.
How many public preschools are located in Pawtucket?
5 public preschools are located in Pawtucket.
What is the racial composition of students in Pawtucket?
Pawtucket public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Pawtucket are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pawtucket include: Nathanael Greene School vs. Fallon Memorial School, Fallon Memorial School vs. Nathanael Greene School
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