For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,053 students in 12180, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in 12180, NY are Tamarac Middle School High School, P.s. 16 and Tamarac Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 12180 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 12180, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12180, NY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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%
12180, New York 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%
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%
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
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 12180, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 12180, NY include Tamarac Middle School High School, P.s. 16 and Tamarac Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 12180?
5 public preschools are located in 12180.
What is the racial composition of students in 12180?
12180 public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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