For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,338 students in Seneca County, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Seneca County, NY are Romulus Central School and South Seneca Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seneca County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Seneca County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Seneca County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Romulus Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5705 Rt 96
Romulus, NY 14541
(866) 810-0345
Romulus, NY 14541
(866) 810-0345
Gr: PK-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
South Seneca Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8326 Main St
Interlaken, NY 14847
(607) 869-9636
Interlaken, NY 14847
(607) 869-9636
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
98 Clinton St
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
(315) 568-5500
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
(315) 568-5500
Gr: PK-2 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
65 Fayette St
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1520
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1520
Gr: PK-2 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Seneca County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Five Points Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Caller Box State Rt 9
Romulus, NY 14541
(607) 869-5111
Romulus, NY 14541
(607) 869-5111
Gr: Inquire with school | 8 students Minority enrollment: 88%
5705 Rt 96
Romulus, NY 14541
(866) 810-0345
Romulus, NY 14541
(866) 810-0345
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Seneca County, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Seneca County, NY include Romulus Central School and South Seneca Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Seneca County?
4 public preschools are located in Seneca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Seneca County?
Seneca County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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