For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 380 students in Hamilton County, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, NY are Lake Pleasant School, Wells School and Indian Lake Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hamilton County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Pleasant School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Elm Lake Rd
Speculator, NY 12164
(518) 548-7571
Speculator, NY 12164
(518) 548-7571
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Wells School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1571 State Rt 30
Wells, NY 12190
(518) 924-6000
Wells, NY 12190
(518) 924-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Indian Lake Central School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6345 Nys Rt 30
Indian Lake, NY 12842
(518) 648-5024
Indian Lake, NY 12842
(518) 648-5024
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Long Lake Central School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 School Ln
Long Lake, NY 12847
(518) 624-2147
Long Lake, NY 12847
(518) 624-2147
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 Rt 28
Inlet, NY 13360
(315) 357-3305
Inlet, NY 13360
(315) 357-3305
Gr: PK-6 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, NY include Lake Pleasant School, Wells School and Indian Lake Central School.
How many public preschools are located in Hamilton County?
4 public preschools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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