For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 458 students in Island Park, NY.
The top-ranked public preschool in Island Park, NY is Francis X Hegarty Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Island Park, NY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Island Park have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Island Park, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Francis X Hegarty Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Radcliffe Rd
Island Park, NY 11558
(516) 434-2670
Island Park, NY 11558
(516) 434-2670
Gr: PK-4 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Island Park, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Island Park, NY include Francis X Hegarty Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Island Park?
1 public preschools are located in Island Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Island Park?
Island Park public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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