For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,016 students in Cranston, RI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cranston, RI are Orchard Farms El. School, Glen Hills School and Arlington School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cranston, RI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Rhode Island public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Pre schools in Cranston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Rhode Island public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cranston, RI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orchard Farms El. School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1555 Scituate Avenue
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8801
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8801
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Glen Hills School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Glen Hills Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8005
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8005
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Arlington School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
155 Princess Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8179
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8179
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Cranston Early Learning Center
Alternative School
45 Sprague Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8057
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8057
Gr: PK | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Cranston, Rhode Island 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
722 Pontiac Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8013
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8013
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
57 Power Road
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-7253
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-7253
Gr: 8-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
300 Hope Road
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148
Gr: PK-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
1196 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8056
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8056
Gr: K-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Ri Department Of Corrections (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
15 Fleming Rd
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-2507
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-2507
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cranston, RI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cranston, RI include Orchard Farms El. School, Glen Hills School and Arlington School.
How many public preschools are located in Cranston?
4 public preschools are located in Cranston.
What is the racial composition of students in Cranston?
Cranston public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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