For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,859 students in Franklin Square, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Franklin Square, NY are John Street School, Washington Street School and Polk Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin Square, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Franklin Square have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Franklin Square, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Street School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
560 Nassau Blvd
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6955
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6955
Gr: PK-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Washington Street School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
760 Washington St
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6995
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6995
Gr: PK-6 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Polk Street School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
960 Polk Ave
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 352-6300
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 352-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Franklin Square, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Franklin Square, NY include John Street School, Washington Street School and Polk Street School.
How many public preschools are located in Franklin Square?
3 public preschools are located in Franklin Square.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Square?
Franklin Square public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Franklin Square are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Franklin Square include: Polk Street School vs. John Street School, John Street School vs. Polk Street School, Washington Street School vs. John Street School
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