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Best Rensselaer Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 942 students in Rensselaer, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Rensselaer, 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.
Rensselaer, NY public preschools 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 Rensselaer 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 Public Preschools in Rensselaer, NY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Mill School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
225 Mccullough Pl
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-4618
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rensselaer, New York

Rensselaer, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Capital View Office Park
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793
Gr: 5-12 | 441 students Minority enrollment: 88%
52 Washington St/cap Vw Off Pk
Rensselaer, NY 12144
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8565
Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Rensselaer, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Rensselaer, NY include Red Mill School and Van Rensselaer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rensselaer?
2 public preschools are located in Rensselaer.
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer?
Rensselaer 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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