For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,323 students in 11553, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 11553, NY are Smith Street Elementary School, Walnut Street Elementary School and Northern Parkway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11553 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11553, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11553, NY Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smith Street Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
780 Smith St
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-2002
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-2002
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Walnut Street Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1270 Walnut St
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-2201
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-2201
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Northern Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
440 Northern Pkwy
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1705
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1705
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
California Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
236 California Ave
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1851
Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 918-1851
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 11553, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 11553, NY include Smith Street Elementary School, Walnut Street Elementary School and Northern Parkway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 11553?
4 public preschools are located in 11553.
What is the racial composition of students in 11553?
11553 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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