For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 597 students in Rockland County, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Rockland County, NY are Viola Elementary School and Cherry Lane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockland County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Rockland County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rockland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Viola Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
557 Rt 202
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-8315
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-8315
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Cherry Lane Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Heather Dr
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-3988
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-3988
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rockland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Agape School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
675 Chestnut Ridge Road
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 573-5904
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 573-5904
Gr: 7-11
9 Lake Rd
Congers, NY 10920
(845) 639-6330
Congers, NY 10920
(845) 639-6330
Gr: K-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Desafio School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
675 Chestnut Ridge Road
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 573-5925
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 573-5925
Gr: 7-12
30 Parrott Road
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6339
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 639-6339
Gr: 6-8 | 2,234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Helen Hayes Hospital (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
51-55 Route 9W
West Haverstra
West Haverstraw, NY 10993
(845) 786-4000
West Haverstraw, NY 10993
(845) 786-4000
Imani School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
675 Chestnut Ridge Road
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 573-5926
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 573-5926
Gr: 7-12
40 Grandview Ave
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6250
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6250
Gr: 3-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rockland Children's Psych Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
599 Convent Road
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 359-7400
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 359-7400
Gr: 5-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rockland Psych Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
140 Old Orangeburg Road
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 359-1000
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 359-1000
Gr: Inquire with school | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rockland Psychiatric Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
140 Old Orangeburg Rd
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-8565
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-8565
Gr: 4 | 1 student
561 Rt 9w
Piermont, NY 10968
(845) 680-1403
Piermont, NY 10968
(845) 680-1403
Gr: 3 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rockland County, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rockland County, NY include Viola Elementary School and Cherry Lane Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rockland County?
2 public preschools are located in Rockland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockland County?
Rockland County public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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