For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 784 students in Carthage, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Carthage, NY are Carthage Elementary School and West Carthage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carthage, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Carthage, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Carthage Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Beaver Ln
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-1570
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-1570
Gr: PK-4 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
West Carthage Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21568 Cole Rd
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-2400
Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-2400
Gr: PK-4 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Carthage, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Carthage, NY include Carthage Elementary School and West Carthage Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carthage?
2 public preschools are located in Carthage.
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage?
Carthage public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Carthage are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Carthage include: West Carthage Elementary School vs. Carthage Elementary School, Carthage Elementary School vs. West Carthage Elementary School
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