For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 4,638 students in Schenectady County, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Schenectady County, NY are Duanesburg Elementary School, Jessie T Zoller Elementary School and Howe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schenectady County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Schenectady County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Schenectady County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Duanesburg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
165 Chadwick Rd
Delanson, NY 12053
(518) 895-2580
Delanson, NY 12053
(518) 895-2580
Gr: PK-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Lancaster St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-3880
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-3880
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1065 Baker Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8295
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8295
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3311 Wells Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8280
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8280
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Yates Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
725 Salina St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 382-2686
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 382-2686
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Paige Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 Elliott Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 881-3520
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 881-3520
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1097 Forest Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 377-0201
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 377-0201
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
918 Stanley St
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 881-3680
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 881-3680
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Van Corlaer Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2310 Guilderland Ave
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 881-3740
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 881-3740
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
William C Keane Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1252 Albany Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 388-3818
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 388-3818
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1091 Webster St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 836-0995
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 836-0995
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2 Robinson St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 881-3780
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 881-3780
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Schenectady County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
163 School Dr
Delanson, NY 12053
(518) 895-2355
Delanson, NY 12053
(518) 895-2355
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
90 Elmer Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8310
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8310
Gr: 1-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
570 Lansing St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3970
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3970
Gr: 1-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
408 Eleanor St
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 881-3980
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 881-3980
Gr: PK-2 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
International Charter School Of Schenectady (Closed 2009)
Charter School
901 Draper Ave
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 344-5107
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 344-5107
Gr: K-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
520 Bradt St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3700
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3700
Gr: 1-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
9210 Mariaville Rd
Pattersonville, NY 12137
(518) 864-5411
Pattersonville, NY 12137
(518) 864-5411
Gr: K-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
O.d. Heck Dvlpmntl Center - Autism Prog (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
500 Balltown Road - Building 1
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-7508
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-7508
Gr: Inquire with school | 2 students
590 Gifford Church Rd
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-0826
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-0826
Gr: K-1 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Schenectady County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
620 State Street,
Schenectady
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 388-4300
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 388-4300
1292 Main St
Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150
(518) 887-5600
Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150
(518) 887-5600
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Schenectady County, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Schenectady County, NY include Duanesburg Elementary School, Jessie T Zoller Elementary School and Howe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Schenectady County?
12 public preschools are located in Schenectady County.
What is the racial composition of students in Schenectady County?
Schenectady County public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Schenectady County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Schenectady County include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. William C Keane Elementary School, William C Keane Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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