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Pawtucket Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 648 students in Pawtucket, RI.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Rhode Island private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
40% of private preschools in Pawtucket, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Pawtucket Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of St. Cecilia School
St. Cecilia School
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
755 Central Ave
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 723-9463
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Map of St. Teresa School
St. Teresa School
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
140 Woodhaven Rd
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 726-1414
(1)
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Map of Darlington Early Childhood Center
Darlington Early Childhood Center
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool
680 Newport Ave
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 725-6240
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Map of Pawtucket Day Child Development Center
Pawtucket Day Child Development Center
Gr: PK-4 | 122 students
25 Thornley Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 722-7000
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Map of Smithfield Ave Nursery School & Kindergarten
Smithfield Ave Nursery School & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool
514 Smithfield Ave
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 728-4470
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Pawtucket, Rhode Island Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Catholic
167 George Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 723-6695
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Map of Valley Community School & Valley Day Program
Valley Community School & Valley Day Program
Gr: K-12 | 86 students
Alternative School
249 Roosevelt Ave Unit 1
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 722-3513
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Pawtucket, RI Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
648
Students
$5,798
Avg. Tuition
21
Avg. Class Size
64%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pawtucket)
This State (RI)
# Schools
5 Schools
115 Schools
# Students
648 Students
15,712 Students
% Students of Color
64%
28%
0.69
0.62
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
18 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
376 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
216 Students
1,044 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
7%
# Black Students
51 Students
812 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
99 Students
7,709 Students
% White Students
15%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
15 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
274 Students
5,554 Students
% of Others Students
42%
36%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
40 Teachers
1,372 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
52%
Average Class Size
21 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,798
$14,941
Average Summer Program Cost
$900
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$3,996
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
84%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Pawtucket, RI?
The top ranked private preschools in Pawtucket, RI include St. Teresa School and St. Cecilia School.
How many private preschools are located in Pawtucket?
5 private preschools are located in Pawtucket.
How diverse are private preschools in Pawtucket?
Pawtucket private preschools are approximately 64% minority students, which is higher than the Rhode Island private school average of 28%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Pawtucket?
40% of private preschools in Pawtucket are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private preschools in Pawtucket are often viewed compared to one another?

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