For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,633 students in Central Square, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Central Square, NY are Brewerton Elementary School, Aura A Cole Elementary School and Hastings Mallory Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Central Square, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Central Square have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Central Square, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brewerton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9530 Brewerton Rd
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4201
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Aura A Cole Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1683 State Rt 49
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4030
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4030
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hastings Mallory Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
93 Barkers Rd
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4252
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4252
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Millard Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
74 School Dr
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4310
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4310
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Central Square, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
68 School Dr
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4229
Central Square, NY 13036
(315) 668-4229
Gr: 3-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Central Square, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Central Square, NY include Brewerton Elementary School, Aura A Cole Elementary School and Hastings Mallory Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Central Square?
4 public preschools are located in Central Square.
What is the racial composition of students in Central Square?
Central Square public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Central Square are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Central Square include: Hastings Mallory Elementary School vs. Aura A Cole Elementary School, Aura A Cole Elementary School vs. Hastings Mallory Elementary School, Brewerton Elementary School vs. Aura A Cole Elementary School
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