Top 10 Best Rensselaer County Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 5,690 students in Rensselaer County, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Rensselaer County, NY are Citizen Edmond Genet School, Red Mill School and Donald P Sutherland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rensselaer County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Rensselaer County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Rensselaer County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Citizen Edmond Genet School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
29 Englewood Ave
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2680
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Red Mill School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
225 Mccullough Pl
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 207-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #33.
Donald P Sutherland School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4 John St
Nassau, NY 12123
(518) 207-2620
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #44.
Tamarac Middle School High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Grades: PK-12
| 602 students
Rank: #55.
Gardner-dickinson School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25 East Ave
Wynantskill, NY 12198
(518) 283-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 333 students
Rank: #66.
P.S. 16
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
40 Collins Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5101
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #77.
Hoosic Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Pleasant Ave
Schaghticoke, NY 12154
(518) 753-4491
Grades: PK-6
| 459 students
Rank: #88.
Berlin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
53 School St
Berlin, NY 12022
(518) 658-2127
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #99.
Tamarac Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #1010.
P.S. 14
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Tibbits Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5801
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #1111.
Hoosick Falls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
21187 Ny Rt 22
Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
(518) 686-9492
Grades: PK-4
| 398 students
Rank: #1212.
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-4618
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #1313.
P.S. 2
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
470 10th St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5601
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: n/an/a
Turnpike Elementary School
Magnet School
55 New Turnpike Rd
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6822
Grades: PK-2
| 534 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rensselaer County, NY

Rensselaer County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2920 5th Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-5270
Grades: 7-12
| 149 students
762 River St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-6312
Grades: K-6
| 216 students
Huntley Rd
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518) 674-7055
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
17400 Ny 22
Berlin, NY 12022
(518) 658-2515
Grades: 6-8
| 171 students
500 Pawling Ave
Troy, NY 12180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Vanderheyden Hall
Wynantskill, NY 12198
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
100 Spring Ave
Troy, NY 12180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
344 Menemsha Ln
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 674-7150
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
7 Collins Ave
Troy, NY 12180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
13 Babcock Rd
Cropseyville, NY 12052
(518) 279-1771
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
Rt 67
Schaghticoke, NY 12154
(518) 753-4432
Grades: 5-8
| 308 students
1477 S Schodack Rd
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 732-7736
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Capital View Office Park
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793
Grades: 5-12
| 441 students
52 Washington St/cap Vw Off Pk
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
475 1st St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5201
Grades: PK-6
| 513 students
106-108 9th St
Troy, NY 12180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Parker School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Parker Sch Rd
Johnsonville, NY 12094
(518) 663-5669
Grades: 2-11
| 21 students
Box 98
Wynantskill, NY 12198
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4000 Main St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-5448
Grades: 12
| n/a students
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8565
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
473 Rt 43
Stephentown, NY 12168
(518) 733-5454
Grades: K-3
| 71 students
3992 N Y Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 369 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Rensselaer County, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Rensselaer County, NY include Citizen Edmond Genet School, Red Mill School and Donald P Sutherland School.
How many public preschools are located in Rensselaer County?
14 public preschools are located in Rensselaer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer County?
Rensselaer County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% 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 Rensselaer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rensselaer County include: P.S. 14 vs. P.S. 16, Citizen Edmond Genet School vs. Red Mill School, Gardner-dickinson School vs. P.S. 16

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