Top 5 Best Ulster County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,848 students in Ulster County, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Ulster County, NY are Riccardi Elementary School, Morse School and Kerhonkson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ulster County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New York public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Ulster County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Ulster County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riccardi Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Plenty St
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6870
Grades: PK-6
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Morse School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Harry Wells Rd
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6960
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Kerhonkson Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Academy St
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 626-2451
Grades: PK-3
| 216 students
Rank: #44.
Cahill School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
134 Main St
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6800
Grades: PK-6
| 262 students
Rank: #55.
Mount Marion Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
744 Glasco Tpke
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 247-6920
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Rank: #66.
George Washington School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
67 Wall St
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-1978
Grades: PK-4
| 476 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ulster County, NY

Ulster County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1372 Old Post Rd
Ulster Park, NY 12487
(845) 658-8342
Grades: K-5
| 209 students
18b Heather Ln
Kingston, NY 12401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Institution Rd - Bx 3
Napanoch, NY 12458
(845) 647-7400
Grades: Inquire with school
| 2 students
28 Maple Ave
Ellenville, NY 12428
(845) 647-0126
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
105 E Pearl St
Kingston, NY 12401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Family House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
791 Yerry Hill Rd
Woodstock, NY 12498
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
21 Wynkoop Place
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-8660
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
18e Heather Ln
Kingston, NY 12401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rr 1 Box 390 D
Highland, NY 12528
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
21 Milton Turnpike
Milton, NY 12547
(845) 795-2730
Grades: K-2
| 122 students
122 Kyserike Rd
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 687-2400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1915 Lucas Ave
Cottekill, NY 12419
(845) 687-7607
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rt 9w
West Park, NY 12493
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Prison Rd
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-2081
Grades: Inquire with school
| 1 students
94 Mary's Ave
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-6370
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Route 208-po Bx G
Wallkill, NY 12589
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
97 Cedar St
West Hurley, NY 12491
(845) 679-9779
Grades: K-2
| 166 students
West Park School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2112 Rt 9w
West Park, NY 12493
(845) 384-6710
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1700 Sawkill Rd
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 679-8160
Grades: K-5
| 176 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Ulster County, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Ulster County, NY include Riccardi Elementary School, Morse School and Kerhonkson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ulster County, NY?
6 public preschools are located in Ulster County, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Ulster County, NY?
Ulster County, NY public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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