For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 428 students in Utica, NY.
The top ranked public preschool in Utica, NY is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utica, NY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Utica have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Utica, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
190 Booth St
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6700
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 368-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 428 students
Utica, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mohawk Valley Psych Center For Chldrn & (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1400 Noyes Street
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 797-6800
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 797-6800
Grades: 2-12
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Utica, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Utica, NY include Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Utica?
1 public preschools are located in Utica.
What is the racial composition of students in Utica?
Utica public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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