For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 907 students in Wallkill, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wallkill, NY are Ostrander Elementary School and Plattekill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wallkill, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Wallkill have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wallkill, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ostrander Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
137 Viola Ave
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7225
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7225
Gr: PK-6 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Plattekill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1270 Rt 32
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7250
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-7250
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Wallkill, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Shawangunk Correction Facility (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Prison Rd
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-2081
Wallkill, NY 12589
(845) 895-2081
Gr: Inquire with school | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wallkill, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wallkill, NY include Ostrander Elementary School and Plattekill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wallkill?
2 public preschools are located in Wallkill.
What is the racial composition of students in Wallkill?
Wallkill public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Wallkill are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wallkill include: Plattekill Elementary School vs. Ostrander Elementary School, Ostrander Elementary School vs. Plattekill Elementary School
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