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

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 3,651 students in Tompkins County, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Tompkins County, NY are Raymond C Buckley Elementary School, Groton Elementary School and South Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tompkins County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Tompkins County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Tompkins County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raymond C Buckley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
284 Ridge Rd
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-3020
Grades: PK-4
| 405 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Groton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
516 Elm St
Groton, NY 13073
(607) 898-5853
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
South Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
520 Hudson St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2129
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Trumansburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Whig St
Trumansburg, NY 14886
(607) 387-7551
Grades: PK-4
| 389 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Belle Sherman School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Mitchell St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2206
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Caroline Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2439 Slaterville Rd
Slaterville Springs, NY 14881
(607) 539-7155
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #77.
Dryden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Union St
Dryden, NY 13053
(607) 844-8694
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #88.
Fall Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
202 King St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2214
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #99.
Beverly J Martin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
302 W Buffalo St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2209
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #1010.
Newfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
247 Main St
Newfield, NY 14867
(607) 564-9955
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #1111.
Enfield School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Enfield Main Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2221
Grades: PK-5
| 164 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Tompkins County, NY

Tompkins County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Peru Rd
Groton, NY 13073
(607) 898-5803
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
572 Warren Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
225 S Fulton St
Ithaca, NY 14850
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
250 Auburn Road
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5061
Grades: 7-12
| 136 students
P.o. Box A
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-4262
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Tompkins County, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Tompkins County, NY include Raymond C Buckley Elementary School, Groton Elementary School and South Hill School.
How many public preschools are located in Tompkins County?
11 public preschools are located in Tompkins County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tompkins County?
Tompkins County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Tompkins County are often viewed compared to one another?

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