For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 662 students in 12189, NY.
The top ranked public preschool in 12189, NY is Watervliet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 12189 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 12189, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12189, NY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watervliet Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2557 10th Ave
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 629-3400
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 629-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
12189, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
32 Cohoes Rd
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 273-1512
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 273-1512
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 12189, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 12189, NY include Watervliet Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 12189?
1 public preschools are located in 12189.
What is the racial composition of students in 12189?
12189 public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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