Best 11692 New York Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 936 students in 11692, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 11692, NY are Goldie Maple Academy and Ps/ms 42 R Vernam. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11692 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11692, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11692, NY Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goldie Maple Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3-65 Beach 56th St
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 945-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Ps/ms 42 R Vernam
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
488 Beach 66th St
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 634-7914
Gr: PK-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 11692, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 11692, NY include Goldie Maple Academy and Ps/ms 42 R Vernam.
How many public preschools are located in 11692?
2 public preschools are located in 11692.
What is the racial composition of students in 11692?
11692 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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