For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 5,589 students in Rensselaer County, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Rensselaer County, NY are Citizen Edmond Genet School, Red Mill School and Donald P Sutherland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rensselaer County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Rensselaer County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rensselaer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Citizen Edmond Genet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29 Englewood Ave
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2680
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2680
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Red Mill School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 Mccullough Pl
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 207-2660
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 207-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Donald P Sutherland School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4 John St
Nassau, NY 12123
(518) 207-2620
Nassau, NY 12123
(518) 207-2620
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Green Meadow School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
234 Schuurman Rd
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 207-2640
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 207-2640
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Tamarac Middle School High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Gr: PK-12 | 593 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Gardner-dickinson School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 East Ave
Wynantskill, NY 12198
(518) 283-4600
Wynantskill, NY 12198
(518) 283-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 16
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
475 1st St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5101
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5101
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Tamarac Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Berlin Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
53 School St
Berlin, NY 12022
(518) 658-2127
Berlin, NY 12022
(518) 658-2127
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Hoosick Falls Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21187 Ny Rt 22
Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
(518) 686-9492
Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
(518) 686-9492
Gr: PK-4 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
P.s. 14
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Tibbits Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5801
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5801
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-4618
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-4618
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1313.
P.s. 2
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
470 10th St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5601
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5601
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
55 New Turnpike Rd
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6822
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6822
Gr: PK-2 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rensselaer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2920 5th Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-5270
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-5270
Gr: 7-12 | 149 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Ark Community Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
762 River St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-6312
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-6312
Gr: K-6 | 216 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Averill Pk Community Residence (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Huntley Rd
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7055
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7055
17400 Ny 22
Berlin, NY 12022
(518) 658-2515
Berlin, NY 12022
(518) 658-2515
Gr: 6-8 | 171 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Rt 67
Schaghticoke, NY 12154
(518) 753-4432
Schaghticoke, NY 12154
(518) 753-4432
Gr: 5-8 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1477 S Schodack Rd
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 732-7736
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 732-7736
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
New York State Office Of Children And Family Servi (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Capital View Office Park
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793
Gr: 5-12 | 441 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Nys Office Of Children & Family Serv (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
52 Washington St/cap Vw Off Pk
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Rensselaer, NY 12144
475 1st St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5201
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5201
Gr: PK-6 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Parker School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Parker Sch Rd
Johnsonville, NY 12094
(518) 663-5669
Johnsonville, NY 12094
(518) 663-5669
Gr: 2-11 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rensselaer County Jail Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4000 Main St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-5448
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-5448
Gr: 12
473 Rt 43
Stephentown, NY 12168
(518) 733-5454
Stephentown, NY 12168
(518) 733-5454
Gr: K-3 | 71 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
3992 N Y Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rensselaer County, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Rensselaer County, NY include Citizen Edmond Genet School, Red Mill School and Donald P Sutherland School.
How many public preschools are located in Rensselaer County?
14 public preschools are located in Rensselaer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer County?
Rensselaer County public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Rensselaer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rensselaer County include: Green Meadow School vs. Citizen Edmond Genet School, Citizen Edmond Genet School vs. Green Meadow School, P.s. 14 vs. P.s. 16
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