For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,918 students in Essex County, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Essex County, NY are Newcomb Central School, Crown Point Central School and Schroon Lake Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essex County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Essex County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Essex County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newcomb Central School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5535 Rt 28n
Newcomb, NY 12852
(518) 582-3341
Newcomb, NY 12852
(518) 582-3341
Grades: PK-12
| 49 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Crown Point Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2758 Main St
Crown Point, NY 12928
(518) 597-3285
Crown Point, NY 12928
(518) 597-3285
Grades: PK-12
| 318 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Schroon Lake Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Us Rt 9
Schroon Lake, NY 12870
(518) 532-7164
Schroon Lake, NY 12870
(518) 532-7164
Grades: PK-12
| 233 students
Rank: #44.
Willsboro Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
29 School Ln
Willsboro, NY 12996
(518) 963-4456
Willsboro, NY 12996
(518) 963-4456
Grades: PK-12
| 261 students
Rank: #55.
Ticonderoga Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 Alexandria Ave
Ticonderoga, NY 12883
(518) 585-7400
Ticonderoga, NY 12883
(518) 585-7400
Grades: PK-6
| 390 students
Rank: #66.
Lake View Campus
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Sisco St
Westport, NY 12993
(518) 962-8244
Westport, NY 12993
(518) 962-8244
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #77.
Minerva Central School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1466 County Rt 29
Olmstedville, NY 12857
(518) 251-2000
Olmstedville, NY 12857
(518) 251-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 102 students
Rank: #88.
Moriah Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
39 Viking Ln
Port Henry, NY 12974
(518) 546-3301
Port Henry, NY 12974
(518) 546-3301
Grades: PK-6
| 376 students
Essex County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adirondack Correctional Facility (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Box 110
Ray Brook, NY 12977
(518) 891-1343
Ray Brook, NY 12977
(518) 891-1343
Grades: Inquire with school
| 4 students
7530 Court St
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
(518) 873-6371
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
(518) 873-6371
Grades: PK-12
| 263 students
Essex County Jail (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Court St
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Jake's Run Early Childhood Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Court St
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Moriah Shock Incar Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Fisher Hill Rd
Mineville, NY 12956
Mineville, NY 12956
Grades: Inquire with school
| 3 students
Moriah Shock Incarceration Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 999
Mineville, NY 12956
(518) 942-7561
Mineville, NY 12956
(518) 942-7561
Grades: Inquire with school
| 1 students
116 Alexandria Ave
Ticonderoga, NY 12883
(518) 585-7442
Ticonderoga, NY 12883
(518) 585-7442
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
25 Sisco St
Westport, NY 12993
(518) 962-8244
Westport, NY 12993
(518) 962-8244
Grades: K-12
| 202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Essex County, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Essex County, NY include Newcomb Central School, Crown Point Central School and Schroon Lake Central School.
How many public preschools are located in Essex County?
8 public preschools are located in Essex County.
What is the racial composition of students in Essex County?
Essex County public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Essex County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Essex County include: Minerva Central School vs. Newcomb Central School, Newcomb Central School vs. Minerva Central School, Schroon Lake Central School vs. Newcomb Central School
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