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Best Schenectady Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 4,237 students in Schenectady, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Schenectady, NY are Jessie T Zoller Elementary School, Howe Elementary School and Woodlawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schenectady, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Schenectady have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Schenectady, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1880 Lancaster St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-3880
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1065 Baker Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8295
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3311 Wells Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8280
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Yates Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
725 Salina St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 382-2686
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Paige Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
104 Elliott Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 881-3520
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1097 Forest Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 377-0201
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
918 Stanley St
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 881-3680
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Van Corlaer Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2310 Guilderland Ave
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 881-3740
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
William C Keane Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1252 Albany Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 388-3818
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1091 Webster St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 836-0995
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Robinson St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 881-3780
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Schenectady, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Schenectady, NY include Jessie T Zoller Elementary School, Howe Elementary School and Woodlawn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Schenectady?
11 public preschools are located in Schenectady.
What is the racial composition of students in Schenectady?
Schenectady public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Schenectady are often viewed compared to one another?

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