Best 10701 New York Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,105 students in 10701, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 10701, NY are Paideia School 24, School 16 and William Boyce Thompson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 10701 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 10701, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 10701, NY Public Preschools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paideia School 24
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Colin St
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8640
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
School 16
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
759 N Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8340
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
William Boyce Thompson School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1061 N Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8563
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Ella Fitzgerald Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
77 Park Hill Ave
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8420
Gr: PK-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
School 23
(Math: 42% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
56 Van Cortlandt Pk Ave
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8445
Gr: PK-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
School 5
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
118 Lockwood Ave
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8320
Gr: PK-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
27 Poplar St
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8460
Gr: PK-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Locust Hill Ave
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8470
Gr: PK-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 10701 New York

10701, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
75 Riverdale Ave
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8330
Gr: PK-K | 284 students Minority enrollment: 95%
919 N Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 968-1900
75 Stratton St
Yonkers, NY 10701
3 Phillipse Pl
Yonkers, NY 10701

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 10701, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 10701, NY include Paideia School 24, School 16 and William Boyce Thompson School.
How many public preschools are located in 10701?
8 public preschools are located in 10701.
What is the racial composition of students in 10701?
10701 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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