For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 960 students in Rensselaer, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Rensselaer, NY are Red Mill School and Van Rensselaer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rensselaer, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Rensselaer have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rensselaer, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Mill School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 Mccullough Pl
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 207-2660
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 207-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-4618
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-4618
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rensselaer, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rensselaer, NY include Red Mill School and Van Rensselaer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rensselaer?
2 public preschools are located in Rensselaer.
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer?
Rensselaer public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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