For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 413 students in 12306, NY.
The top-ranked public preschool in 12306, NY is Van Corlaer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 12306 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 12306, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12306, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Corlaer Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2310 Guilderland Ave
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 370-8270
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 370-8270
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
12306, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
408 Eleanor St
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 881-3980
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 881-3980
Gr: PK-2 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
901 Draper Ave
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 344-5107
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 344-5107
Gr: K-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
590 Gifford Church Rd
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-0826
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-0826
Gr: K-1 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 12306, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 12306, NY include Van Corlaer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 12306?
1 public preschools are located in 12306.
What is the racial composition of students in 12306?
12306 public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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