For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 877 students in Centereach, NY.
The top ranked public preschool in Centereach, NY is North Coleman Road School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Centereach, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Centereach have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Centereach, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Coleman Road School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
197 N Coleman Rd
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8660
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8660
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: n/an/a
11 Unity Dr
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8760
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 285-8760
Grades: PK-K
| 538 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Centereach, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Centereach, NY include North Coleman Road School.
How many public preschools are located in Centereach?
2 public preschools are located in Centereach.
What is the racial composition of students in Centereach?
Centereach public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Centereach are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Centereach include: Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center vs. North Coleman Road School, North Coleman Road School vs. Unity Drive Kindergarten-pre K Center
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