For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,527 students in 02909, RI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 02909, RI are Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School, Pleasant View School and Anthony Carnevale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 02909 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in 02909, RI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02909, RI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Merino Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9389
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9389
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant View School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Obediah Brown Road
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9325
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9325
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Anthony Carnevale Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0554
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0554
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Asa Messer El. School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1655 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9401
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9401
Gr: PK-4 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Mary E. Fogarty El. School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85 Laurel Hill Ave
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9381
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9381
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 02909, RI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 02909, RI include Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School, Pleasant View School and Anthony Carnevale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 02909?
5 public preschools are located in 02909.
What is the racial composition of students in 02909?
02909 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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