For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 734 students in Glens Falls, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Glens Falls, NY are Kensington Road School, Jackson Heights School and Big Cross Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glens Falls, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Glens Falls have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Glens Falls, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kensington Road School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43 Kensington Rd
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-5151
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-5151
Gr: PK-4 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Jackson Heights School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24 Jackson Ave
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-1071
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-1071
Gr: PK-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Big Cross Street School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15 Big Cross St
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-2619
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-2619
Gr: PK-4 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Glens Falls, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10 Sanford St
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-5653
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-5653
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Glens Falls, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Glens Falls, NY include Kensington Road School, Jackson Heights School and Big Cross Street School.
How many public preschools are located in Glens Falls?
3 public preschools are located in Glens Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Glens Falls?
Glens Falls public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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