For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 587 students in 12206, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in 12206, NY are Sheridan Preparatory Academy and Roots Academy At West Hill. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 12206 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 12206, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12206, NY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Sheridan Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6850
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6850
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Roots Academy At West Hill
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
676 Clinton Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6700
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
12206, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 703-6100
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 703-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 213 students
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-5550
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-5550
Grades: 5-8
| 220 students
Equinox, Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
95 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
Albany, NY 12206
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hospitality House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
271 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 434-6468
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 434-6468
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6600
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 12206, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 12206, NY include Sheridan Preparatory Academy and Roots Academy At West Hill.
How many public preschools are located in 12206?
2 public preschools are located in 12206.
What is the racial composition of students in 12206?
12206 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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