For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 892 students in 02905, RI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 02905, RI are Edgewood Highland and Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 02905 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Pre schools in 02905, RI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02905, RI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edgewood Highland
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Pawtuxet Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-8065
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-8065
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
674 Prairie Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 278-0515
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 278-0515
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
02905, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1450 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9367
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9367
Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
9 Beachmont Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-8160
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-8160
Gr: 1-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
214 Prairie Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1717
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1717
Gr: PK-1 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
220 Blackstone St
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9373
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9373
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
205 Norwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-8108
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-8108
Gr: K-5 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
182 Thurbers Ave
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 278-0562
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 278-0562
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Providence Place Academy (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
182 Thurbers Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 383-0794
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 383-0794
Gr: 11-12
674 Prairie Ave
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 278-0515
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 278-0515
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 02905, RI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 02905, RI include Edgewood Highland and Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods.
How many public preschools are located in 02905?
2 public preschools are located in 02905.
What is the racial composition of students in 02905?
02905 public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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