For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,640 students in Elmont, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Elmont, NY are Covert Avenue School, Clara H Carlson School and Dutch Broadway School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmont, 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 54% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Elmont have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Elmont, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Covert Avenue School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
144 Covert Ave
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5560
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5560
Gr: PK-6 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Clara H Carlson School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 Belmont Blvd
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5570
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5570
Gr: PK-6 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Dutch Broadway School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1880 Dutch Broadway
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5550
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5550
Gr: PK-6 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Gotham Avenue School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
181 Gotham Ave
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5540
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5540
Gr: PK-6 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Elmont, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Elmont, NY include Covert Avenue School, Clara H Carlson School and Dutch Broadway School.
How many public preschools are located in Elmont?
4 public preschools are located in Elmont.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmont?
Elmont public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Elmont are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Elmont include: Gotham Avenue School vs. Clara H Carlson School, Covert Avenue School vs. Dutch Broadway School, Clara H Carlson School vs. Dutch Broadway School
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