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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Albany County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public preschools serving 7,984 students in Albany County, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Albany County, NY are Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School, Montessori Magnet School and Forest Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Albany County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Albany County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1738 Helderberg Trail
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-2030
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
45 Tremont St
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 475-6675
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Forest Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-3006
Gr: PK-4 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Shaker Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
512 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 458-1440
Gr: PK-4 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Saddlewood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Loralee Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2608
Gr: PK-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Menands School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19 Wards Ln
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 465-4561
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Albany School Of Humanities
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
108 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6575
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Veeder Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25 Veeder Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-4661
Gr: PK-4 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Van Schaick Island School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Continental Ave
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-2828
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Albertus W Becker School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1146 Rt 9w
Selkirk, NY 12158
(518) 756-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
Roessleville School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 California Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-2157
Gr: PK-4 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1212.
New Scotland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
385 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 475-6775
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
Eagle Point Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1044 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6825
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1414.
Harmony Hill School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Madelon K Hickey Way
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 233-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
94 Delaware Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6875
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Heatly School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
171 Hudson Ave
Troy, NY 12183
(518) 273-1422
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Pieter B Coeymans School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
66 Church St
Coeymans, NY 12045
(518) 756-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1818.
Pine Hills Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
41 N Allen St
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6725
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1919.
Watervliet Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2557 10th Ave
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 629-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2020.
Abram Lansing School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26 James St
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-5044
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2121.
Arbor Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Arbor Dr
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 475-6625
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Sheridan Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6850
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2323.
Roots Academy At West Hill
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
676 Clinton Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2424.
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
274 S Pearl St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6650
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2525.
Delaware Community School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
43 Bertha St
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Dual Language Program At Albany International Academy
50 Lark St
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 475-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Albany County, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Albany County, NY include Berne-knox-westerlo Elementary School, Montessori Magnet School and Forest Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Albany County?
23 public preschools are located in Albany County.
What is the racial composition of students in Albany County?
Albany County public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Albany County are often viewed compared to one another?

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