For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,634 students in Fulton County, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Fulton County, NY are Wheelerville School, Northville Elementary School and Mayfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, 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 Fulton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Fulton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheelerville School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2417 State Hwy 10
Caroga Lake, NY 12032
(518) 835-2171
Caroga Lake, NY 12032
(518) 835-2171
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Northville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 S 3rd St
Northville, NY 12134
(518) 863-7000
Northville, NY 12134
(518) 863-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Mayfield Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 N Main St
Mayfield, NY 12117
(518) 661-8251
Mayfield, NY 12117
(518) 661-8251
Gr: PK-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Edinburg Common School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4 Johnson Rd
Northville, NY 12134
(518) 863-8412
Northville, NY 12134
(518) 863-8412
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Pleasant Avenue School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
235 Pleasant Ave
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-8610
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-8610
Gr: PK-2 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Kingsborough School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24 W Eleventh Ave
Gloversville, NY 12078
(518) 775-5730
Gloversville, NY 12078
(518) 775-5730
Gr: PK-2 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Park Terrace School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 Bloomingdale Ave
Gloversville, NY 12078
(518) 775-5750
Gloversville, NY 12078
(518) 775-5750
Gr: PK-2 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fulton County, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fulton County, NY include Wheelerville School, Northville Elementary School and Mayfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fulton County?
7 public preschools are located in Fulton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County?
Fulton County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Fulton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Fulton County include: Kingsborough School vs. Mayfield Elementary School, Mayfield Elementary School vs. Kingsborough School, Northville Elementary School vs. Park Terrace School
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