For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 489 students in Cato, NY.
The top ranked public preschool in Cato, NY is Cato-meridian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cato, NY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Cato have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cato, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cato-meridian Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2851 State Rte 370
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3439
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3439
Gr: PK-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Cato, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cato, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Cato, NY include Cato-meridian Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cato?
1 public preschools are located in Cato.
What is the racial composition of students in Cato?
Cato public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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