For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,541 students in 11561, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 11561, NY are Lido Elementary School, West Elementary School and Lindell Boulevard School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11561 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11561, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11561, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lido Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
237 Lido Blvd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2140
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
91 Maryland Ave
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2215
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2215
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Lindell Boulevard School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Lindell Blvd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2209
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2209
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
East Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
456 Neptune Blvd
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2184
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 897-2184
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 11561, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 11561, NY include Lido Elementary School, West Elementary School and Lindell Boulevard School.
How many public preschools are located in 11561?
4 public preschools are located in 11561.
What is the racial composition of students in 11561?
11561 public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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