For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,563 students in Long Beach, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Long Beach, NY are Lido Elementary School, West Elementary School and Lindell Boulevard School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Long Beach, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Long Beach have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Long Beach, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lido Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
237 Lido Blvd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2140
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
91 Maryland Ave
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2215
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2215
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
Lindell Boulevard School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Lindell Blvd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2209
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2209
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #44.
East Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
456 Neptune Blvd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2184
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2184
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Long Beach, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
322 Blackheath Rd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2081
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2081
Grades: PK
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Long Beach, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Long Beach, NY include Lido Elementary School, West Elementary School and Lindell Boulevard School.
How many public preschools are located in Long Beach?
4 public preschools are located in Long Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Long Beach?
Long Beach public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Long Beach are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Long Beach include: East Elementary School vs. Lido Elementary School, West Elementary School vs. Lido Elementary School, Lido Elementary School vs. East Elementary School
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