For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,223 students in 12550, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 12550, NY are Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School, Gidney Avenue Memorial School and Balmville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 12550 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 12550, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12550, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6 Plattekill Tpke
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6400
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Gidney Avenue Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Gidney Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8450
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8450
Gr: PK-5 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Balmville School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5144 Rt 9w
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8550
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8550
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Horizon-on-the-hudson School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
137 Montgomery St
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-3725
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-3725
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 12550, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 12550, NY include Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School, Gidney Avenue Memorial School and Balmville School.
How many public preschools are located in 12550?
4 public preschools are located in 12550.
What is the racial composition of students in 12550?
12550 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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