For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 263 students in 12202, NY.
The top ranked public preschool in 12202, NY is Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 12202 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 12202, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12202, NY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
94 Delaware Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6875
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6875
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
12202, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Achievement Academy Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
75 Park Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 533-1601
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 533-1601
Grades: 5-8
| 224 students
Albany Preparatory Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
75 Park Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-5005
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-5005
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Catholic Charities Of Alb & Renssel (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Slingerland St
Albany, NY 12202
Albany, NY 12202
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Catholic Charities Of Albany (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
98 Slingerlands St
Albany, NY 12202
Albany, NY 12202
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Youth Shelter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
35 S Ferry St
Albany, NY 12202
Albany, NY 12202
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 12202, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 12202, NY include Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology.
How many public preschools are located in 12202?
1 public preschools are located in 12202.
What is the racial composition of students in 12202?
12202 public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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