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Best Washington County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 3,031 students in Washington County, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, NY are Fort Ann Elementary School, Salem Elementary School and Argyle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Washington County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Ann Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Catherine St
Fort Ann, NY 12827
(518) 639-5594
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
41 E Broadway
Salem, NY 12865
(518) 854-9505
Gr: PK-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Argyle Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5023 State Rt 40
Argyle, NY 12809
(518) 638-8243
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Greenwich Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Gray Ave
Greenwich, NY 12834
(518) 692-9542
Gr: PK-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
24 S Park St
Cambridge, NY 12816
(518) 677-8527
Gr: PK-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Fort Edward School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Broadway
Fort Edward, NY 12828
(518) 747-4529
Gr: PK-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Putnam Central School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
126 County Rt 2
Putnam Station, NY 12861
(518) 547-8266
Gr: PK-6 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #88.
Floyd Harwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4704 State Rt 149
Hartford, NY 12838
(518) 632-5222
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Mary J Tanner Primary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9523 State Route 22
Middle Granville, NY 12849
(518) 642-1051
Gr: PK-2 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Whitehall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
99 Buckley Rd
Whitehall, NY 12887
(518) 499-0330
Gr: PK-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Margaret Murphy Kindergarten Center
2 Clark St
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
(518) 747-2121
Gr: PK-1 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, NY include Fort Ann Elementary School, Salem Elementary School and Argyle Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washington County?
11 public preschools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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