For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 813 students in 12047, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 12047, NY are Van Schaick Island School, Harmony Hill School and Abram Lansing School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 12047 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 12047, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12047, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Schaick Island School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Continental Ave
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-2828
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-2828
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Harmony Hill School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Madelon K Hickey Way
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 233-1900
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 233-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Abram Lansing School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26 James St
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-5044
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-5044
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 12047, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 12047, NY include Van Schaick Island School, Harmony Hill School and Abram Lansing School.
How many public preschools are located in 12047?
3 public preschools are located in 12047.
What is the racial composition of students in 12047?
12047 public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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