Best Seneca County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Romulus Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5705 Rt 96
Romulus, NY 14541
(866) 810-0345
Gr: PK-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
South Seneca Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8326 Main St
Interlaken, NY 14847
(607) 869-9636
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
98 Clinton St
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
(315) 568-5500
Gr: PK-2 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Skoi-yase School
65 Fayette St
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1520
Gr: PK-2 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

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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