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Pawtucket Private Preschools (2026-27)

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 78%.
40% of private preschools in Pawtucket, RI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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
Avg. class size: 15 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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
-28.6% (-2 schools) 10-yr
648
Students
-44.8% (-525 students) 10-yr
$5,798
Avg. Tuition
+56.7% (+$2,098) 10-yr
19
Avg. Class Size
-13.6% (-3 students) 10-yr
64%
Students of Color
+77.8% (+28.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pawtucket)
This State (RI)
# Schools
5 Schools
115 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearPawtucket, RI Total Schools
20254
20244
20235
20225
20215
20207
20197
20187
20177
20167
20157
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# Students
648 Students
15,709 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
2025119140191
2024119136187
2023115133185
2022127132188
2021126127184
2020140123179
2019159130182
2018160133181
2017162133183
2016168133181
2015168131173
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% Students of Color
64%
28%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202570%28%32%
202470%27%32%
202346%25%32%
202236%27%31%
202133%27%32%
202037%24%31%
201934%26%31%
201834%24%30%
201736%26%31%
201636%26%31%
201536%26%31%
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0.69
0.62

Diversity Score Trends

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
20250.640.620.65
20240.640.620.65
20230.720.600.65
20220.630.580.64
20210.630.570.64
20200.590.580.64
20190.580.570.64
20180.580.570.64
20170.590.560.62
20160.600.560.62
20150.600.560.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
18 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
376 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
20252%3%4%
20242%3%5%
20235%3%5%
20224%3%5%
20215%3%5%
20204%3%4%
20191%3%5%
20181%3%5%
20171%3%3%
20161%2%3%
20151%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
216 Students
1,044 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202531%6%8%
202431%7%8%
202315%6%8%
20229%6%8%
20219%6%7%
202010%6%7%
201911%6%7%
201811%6%7%
201711%5%6%
201611%5%7%
201511%5%6%
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# Black Students
51 Students
812 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
20257%5%6%
20247%5%6%
20238%5%6%
20225%4%6%
20215%4%7%
20208%5%7%
201910%5%6%
201810%5%6%
201710%5%6%
20169%5%6%
20159%5%6%
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# White Students
99 Students
7,709 Students
% White Students
15%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202510%50%48%
202410%50%48%
202341%55%48%
202254%59%50%
202154%60%50%
202060%59%51%
201961%60%52%
201861%60%52%
201761%60%54%
201659%61%54%
201559%60%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
15 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
274 Students
5,551 Students
% of Others Students
42%
36%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202550%36%34%
202450%35%33%
202330%31%33%
202227%28%31%
202126%27%31%
202018%27%31%
201917%26%30%
201817%26%30%
201717%27%30%
201620%27%29%
201520%27%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
40 Teachers
1,372 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202523:112:112:1
202423:112:112:1
202315:112:112:1
202214:111:112:1
202114:111:112:1
202013:111:112:1
201917:112:112:1
201817:112:112:1
201717:112:112:1
201616:112:112:1
201516:112:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
52%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202550%51%51%
202450%50%51%
202380%52%51%
202280%51%51%
202180%54%50%
202085%53%50%
201985%54%50%
201885%53%50%
201785%54%49%
201690%49%49%
201590%46%48%
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Average Class Size
19 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
2025191516
2024221616
2023241516
2022241516
2021241516
2020231516
2019231516
2018231516
2017231516
2016221516
2015221516
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,798
$17,206

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
2025$5,345$17,800$12,988
2024$5,345$13,061$10,159
2023$5,398$12,454$9,500
2022$5,398$12,905$8,989
2021$5,450$11,594$8,661
2020$4,648$12,015$8,383
2019$4,648$11,433$8,266
2018$4,448$11,208$7,888
2017$4,448$10,326$7,628
2016$3,700$9,531$7,230
2015$3,700$9,638$6,984
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Average Summer Program Cost
$900
$435
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202560%34%31%
202460%34%30%
202330%31%30%
202230%32%29%
202130%32%29%
202021%30%29%
201921%32%28%
201812%31%27%
201712%31%26%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$3,975

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2017-2025)

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
2025$1,000$3,975$4,864
2024$1,000$3,879$4,788
2020$625$3,912$4,101
2019$625$3,902$3,985
2018$625$4,106$3,694
2017$625$3,948$3,658
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
78%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2024-2025)

YearPawtucket, RI AvgRhode Island (RI)National
202597%77%83%
202497%88%88%
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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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