For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 877 students in Centereach, NY.
The top-ranked public preschool in Centereach, NY is North Coleman Road School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Centereach, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Centereach have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Centereach, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Coleman Road School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
197 N Coleman Rd
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8660
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8660
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
11 Unity Dr
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8760
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8760
Gr: PK-K | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Centereach, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Centereach, NY include North Coleman Road School.
How many public preschools are located in Centereach?
2 public preschools are located in Centereach.
What is the racial composition of students in Centereach?
Centereach public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Centereach are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Centereach include: Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center vs. North Coleman Road School, North Coleman Road School vs. Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center
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