For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,179 students in Newport County, RI. The top-ranked public preschools in Newport County, RI are Jamestown School-melrose, Ranger School and Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport County, RI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Newport County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Rhode Island public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Newport County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-4 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Ranger School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
278 North Brayton Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-8467
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-8467
Gr: PK-4 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28 Commons
Little Compton, RI 02837
(401) 592-0363
Little Compton, RI 02837
(401) 592-0363
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Melville School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1351 West Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-1650
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-1650
Gr: PK-4 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Pocasset School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
242 Main Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-6654
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-6654
Gr: PK-4 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Aquidneck School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Reservoir Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-4921
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-4921
Gr: PK-3 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Claiborne Pell Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Dexter Street
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 842-1900
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 842-1900
Gr: PK-4 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Newport County, RI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Newport County, RI include Jamestown School-melrose, Ranger School and Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools. Newport County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Rhode Island.
How many public preschools are located in Newport County?
7 public preschools are located in Newport County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport County?
Newport County public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Newport County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Newport County include: Pocasset School vs. Ranger School, Ranger School vs. Pocasset School, Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools vs. Pocasset School
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