For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,410 students in Binghamton, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Binghamton, NY are Port Dickinson Elementary School, Chenango Forks Elementary School and Brookside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Binghamton, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Binghamton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Binghamton, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port Dickinson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
770 Chenango St
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 762-6970
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 762-6970
Gr: PK-2 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Chenango Forks Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6 Patch Rd
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 648-7580
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 648-7580
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3849 Saddlemire Rd
Binghamton, NY 13903
(607) 669-4105
Binghamton, NY 13903
(607) 669-4105
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Horace Mann School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 College St
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 762-8273
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 762-8273
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Woodrow Wilson School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
287 Prospect St
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 763-8442
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 763-8442
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Macarthur School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1123 Vestal Ave
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 763-8485
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 763-8485
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Calvin Coolidge School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
261 Robinson St
Binghamton, NY 13904
(607) 762-8291
Binghamton, NY 13904
(607) 762-8291
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Theodore Roosevelt School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9 Ogden St
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 762-8283
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 762-8283
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
262 Conklin Ave
Binghamton, NY 13903
(607) 762-8344
Binghamton, NY 13903
(607) 762-8344
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Binghamton, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Binghamton Chldrn & Youth Svcs (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
425 Robinson Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 773-4126
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 773-4126
Gr: Inquire with school | 1 student
Broome County Correctional Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
897 Front Street
Binghamton, NY 13902
Binghamton, NY 13902
Broome Developmental Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
249 Glenwood Rd
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 770-0475
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 770-0475
Gr: Inquire with school | 1 student
Broome Dvlpmntl Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
249 Glenwood Road
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 770-0364
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 770-0364
Gr: Inquire with school | 12 students Minority enrollment: 67%
6 Patch Rd
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 648-7580
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 648-7580
Gr: PK-2 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Binghamton, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Binghamton, NY include Port Dickinson Elementary School, Chenango Forks Elementary School and Brookside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Binghamton?
9 public preschools are located in Binghamton.
What is the racial composition of students in Binghamton?
Binghamton public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Binghamton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Binghamton include: Theodore Roosevelt School vs. Calvin Coolidge School, Macarthur School vs. Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Macarthur School vs. Port Dickinson Elementary School
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