For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 594 students in the neighborhood of Clifton, Staten Island, NY.
The top-ranked public preschool in Clifton is P.s. 78. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Clifton, Staten Island, NY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Clifton, Staten Island, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 78
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
100 Tompkins Ave
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 442-3094
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 442-3094
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Clifton, Staten Island, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Clifton, Staten Island, NY include P.s. 78.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Clifton, Staten Island?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Clifton, Staten Island.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Clifton, Staten Island?
the neighborhood of Clifton, Staten Island public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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