For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,094 students in Lindenhurst, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lindenhurst, NY are Daniel Street School, Harding Avenue School and West Gates Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lindenhurst, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Lindenhurst have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lindenhurst, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Daniel Street School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
289 Daniel St
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3300
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Harding Avenue School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 Harding Ave
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3350
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
West Gates Avenue School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 W Gates Ave
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3400
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 867-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Lindenhurst, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
315 West Montauk Hwy
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 226-6409
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 226-6409
Gr: K-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lindenhurst, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lindenhurst, NY include Daniel Street School, Harding Avenue School and West Gates Avenue School.
How many public preschools are located in Lindenhurst?
3 public preschools are located in Lindenhurst.
What is the racial composition of students in Lindenhurst?
Lindenhurst public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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