For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 689 students in 12534, NY.
The top-ranked public preschool in 12534, NY is Montgomery C Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 12534 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 12534, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12534, NY Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montgomery C Smith Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 Harry Howard Ave
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4350
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4350
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
12534, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Austin L. Carr Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
7 Cedar Pky
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 822-8540
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 822-8540
158 Union Tpke
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4305
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4305
Gr: 3-4 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Hudson Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
East Court St
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4311
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4311
Gr: Inquire with school | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
360 State St
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-9493
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-9493
Gr: PK-1 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Warren Street Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11 Warren St
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 781-3500
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 781-3500
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 12534, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 12534, NY include Montgomery C Smith Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 12534?
1 public preschools are located in 12534.
What is the racial composition of students in 12534?
12534 public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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