For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,456 students in 14621, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 14621, NY are School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery, School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune and School 8-roberto Clemente. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 14621 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 14621, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14621, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Seneca Ave
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 266-0331
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 266-0331
Gr: PK-6 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1445 Clifford Ave
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 325-6945
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 325-6945
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
School 8-roberto Clemente
(Math: 6% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1180 St Paul St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 262-8888
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 262-8888
Gr: PK-6 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 14621, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 14621, NY include School 50-helen Barrett Montgomery, School 45-mary Mcleod Bethune and School 8-roberto Clemente.
How many public preschools are located in 14621?
3 public preschools are located in 14621.
What is the racial composition of students in 14621?
14621 public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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