For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 942 students in 12144, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 12144, NY are Red Mill School and Van Rensselaer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 12144 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 12144, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12144, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Mill School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 Mccullough Pl
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 207-2660
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 207-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-4618
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-4618
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
12144, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New York State Office Of Children And Family Servi (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Capital View Office Park
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793
Gr: 5-12 | 441 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Nys Office Of Children & Family Serv (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
52 Washington St/cap Vw Off Pk
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 12144, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 12144, NY include Red Mill School and Van Rensselaer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 12144?
2 public preschools are located in 12144.
What is the racial composition of students in 12144?
12144 public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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