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Rhode Island Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Rhode Island

The average student-teacher ratio in Rhode Island public preschools is approximately 13:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 3:1 14:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (1994-2025)

Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Rhode Island (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
R.i. School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
One Corliss Park
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525
Rank: #22.
Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
28 Commons
Little Compton, RI 02837
(401) 592-0363
Rank: #33.
Cranston Early Learning Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK
45 Sprague Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8057
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
160 Foster Center Road
Foster, RI 02825
(401) 647-5200
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Claiborne Pell Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-4
35 Dexter Street
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 842-1900
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Curvin-mccabe School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
466 Cottage Street
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6258
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Early Childhood Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: K
10 Memorial Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-0054
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Jamestown School-melrose
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-4
76 Melrose Avenue
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7020
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Narragansett Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-4
55 Mumford Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9420
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Oakland Beach School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
383 Oakland Beach Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3420
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Peace Dale School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
109 Kersey Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1600
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Pleasant View School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
50 Obediah Brown Road
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9325
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Centredale School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
41 Angell Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1145
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Fallon Memorial School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
62 Lincoln Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6254
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Francis J. Varieur School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
486 Pleasant Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6266
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
James R. D. Oldham School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK
60 Bart Drive
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 270-2321
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Melville School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-4
1351 West Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-1650
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Warwick Early Learning Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK
325 Miantonomo Drive
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 734-3490
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Westerly Inclusion Preschool P
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK
23 Highland Avenue
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 315-1521
Rank: #20 - 3220. - 32.
Anthony Carnevale Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-5
50 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0554
Rank: #20 - 3220. - 32.
Aquidneck School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-3
70 Reservoir Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-4921
Rank: #20 - 3220. - 32.
Arlington School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-5
155 Princess Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8179
Rank: #20 - 3220. - 32.
Clayville School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-5
3 George Washington Highway
Clayville, RI 02815
(401) 647-4115
Rank: #20 - 3220. - 32.
Flora S. Curtis School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-5
582 Benefit Street
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6252
Rank: #20 - 3220. - 32.
Greystone School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-5
100 Morgan Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1130
Rank: #20 - 3220. - 32.
Highlander Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-6
42 Lexington Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600
Rank: #20 - 3220. - 32.
Hugh Cole School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-5
50 Asylum Road
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-1460
Rank: #20 - 3220. - 32.
Meadowbrook Farms School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-2
2 Chestnut Drive
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1502
Rank: #20 - 3220. - 32.
Nathanael Greene School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-5
285 Smithfield Ave Pawtucket
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6260
Rank: #20 - 3220. - 32.
Northern Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-5
315 New River Road
Manville, RI 02838
(401) 769-0261
Rank: #20 - 3220. - 32.
Primrose Hill School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-3
60 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3170
Rank: #20 - 3220. - 32.
Raymond Laperche School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-5
11 Limerock Road
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6652
Rank: #33 - 4133. - 41.
Edgewood Highland
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: PK-5
160 Pawtuxet Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-8065
Rank: #33 - 4133. - 41.
G. Harold Hunt School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: PK
12 Kendall Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7720
Rank: #33 - 4133. - 41.
Glen Hills School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: PK-5
50 Glen Hills Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8005
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