For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,871 students in 12205, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 12205, NY are Montessori Magnet School, Forest Park Elementary School and Saddlewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 12205 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 12205, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12205, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Tremont St
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 475-6675
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 475-6675
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Forest Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-3006
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-3006
Gr: PK-4 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Saddlewood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Loralee Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2608
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2608
Gr: PK-4 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Veeder Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Veeder Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-4661
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-4661
Gr: PK-4 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Roessleville School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 California Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-2157
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-2157
Gr: PK-4 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
12205, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
65 Tremont St
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 462-7268
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 462-7268
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 12205, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 12205, NY include Montessori Magnet School, Forest Park Elementary School and Saddlewood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 12205?
5 public preschools are located in 12205.
What is the racial composition of students in 12205?
12205 public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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