For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 215 students in Putnam County, NY.
The top-ranked public preschool in Putnam County, NY is Garrison School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, NY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Putnam County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garrison School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Rt 9d
Garrison, NY 10524
(845) 424-3689
Garrison, NY 10524
(845) 424-3689
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
31 Foggintown Rd
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-2087
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-2087
Gr: PK-2 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Putnam County, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Putnam County, NY include Garrison School.
How many public preschools are located in Putnam County?
1 public preschools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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