For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 4,170 students in Wayne County, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, NY are Marion Elementary School, Margaret W Cuyler Elementary School and Williamson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wayne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3863 Main St
Marion, NY 14505
(315) 926-4256
Marion, NY 14505
(315) 926-4256
Gr: PK-6 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Margaret W Cuyler Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6624 South St
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-2100
Red Creek, NY 13143
(315) 754-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Williamson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6036 Highland Ave
Williamson, NY 14589
(315) 589-9668
Williamson, NY 14589
(315) 589-9668
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Richard Mann Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1366 Waterford Rd
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Walworth, NY 14568
(315) 986-3521
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Sodus Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6264 Rt 88
Sodus, NY 14551
(315) 483-5282
Sodus, NY 14551
(315) 483-5282
Gr: PK-4 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
North Rose-wolcott Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10456 Salter Rd
North Rose, NY 14516
(315) 587-4005
North Rose, NY 14516
(315) 587-4005
Gr: PK-4 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Lyons Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
98 William St
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Clyde-savannah Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
212 E Dezeng St
Clyde, NY 14433
(315) 902-3100
Clyde, NY 14433
(315) 902-3100
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
1014 N Main St
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3342
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3342
Gr: PK-3 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
120 Canandaigua St
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3475
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-3475
Gr: PK-2 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
439 W Maple Ave
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3315
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3315
Gr: PK-2 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, NY include Marion Elementary School, Margaret W Cuyler Elementary School and Williamson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wayne County?
11 public preschools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wayne County include: Perkins Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Perkins Elementary School, Clyde-savannah Elementary School vs. Lyons Elementary School
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