For the 2026 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)
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%
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. Port Dickinson Elementary School, Macarthur School vs. Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
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