For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 270 students in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence, RI.
The top-ranked public preschool in Elmwood is Highlander Elementary Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence, RI public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlander Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
42 Lexington Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence, RI?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence, RI include Highlander Elementary Charter.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence?
the neighborhood of Elmwood, Providence public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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