For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 583 students in North Smithfield, RI.
The top-ranked public preschool in North Smithfield, RI is North Smithfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Smithfield, RI public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in North Smithfield have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Rhode Island public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in North Smithfield, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2214 Providence Pike
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 765-2260
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 765-2260
Gr: PK-4 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in North Smithfield, RI?
The top-ranked public preschools in North Smithfield, RI include North Smithfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in North Smithfield?
1 public preschools are located in North Smithfield.
What is the racial composition of students in North Smithfield?
North Smithfield public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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