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Best Public Preschools in New York County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best New York County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 123 public preschools serving 50,910 students in New York County, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in New York County, NY are P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake, P.s. 183 Robert L Stevenson and P.s. 124 Yung Wing. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New York County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in New York County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in New York County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake
(Math: 93% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
45 E 81st St
New York, NY 10028
(212) 452-6650
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 183 Robert L Stevenson
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
419 E 66th St
New York, NY 10065
(212) 734-7719
Gr: PK-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 124 Yung Wing
(Math: 91% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
40 Division St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 966-7237
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 150
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
28-42 Trinity Pl
New York, NY 10006
(212) 732-4392
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 89
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
201 Warren St
New York, NY 10282
(212) 571-5659
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 171 Patrick Henry
(Math: 93% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
19 E 103rd St
New York, NY 10029
(212) 860-5801
Gr: PK-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
P.s. 290 Manhattan New School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
311 E 82nd St
New York, NY 10028
(212) 734-7127
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
River School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
425 E 35th St
New York, NY 10016
(212) 251-6640
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
P.s. 40 Augustus Saint-gaudens
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
320 E 20th St
New York, NY 10003
(212) 475-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor
(Math: 87% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1458 York Ave
New York, NY 10075
(212) 744-6562
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1111.
P.s. 41 Greenwich Village
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
116 W 11th St
New York, NY 10011
(212) 675-2756
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1212.
P.s. 9 Sarah Anderson
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 W 84th St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 678-2812
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
P.s. 87 William Sherman
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
160 W 78th St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 678-2826
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
P.s. 59 Beekman Hill International
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
231-249 E 56th St
New York, NY 10022
(212) 888-7870
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1515.
P.s. 184 Shuang Wen
(Math: 85% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
327 Cherry St-2nd Fl
New York, NY 10002
(212) 602-9700
Gr: PK-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1616.
Spruce Street School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12 Spruce St
New York, NY 10018
(212) 266-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1717.
Battery Park City School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
55 Battery Pl
New York, NY 10011
(212) 266-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1818.
Peck Slip School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Peck Slip
New York, NY 10038
(212) 312-6260
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1919.
P.s. 42 Benjamin Altman
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
71 Hester St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 226-8410
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2020.
P.s. 3 Charrette School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
490 Hudson St
New York, NY 10014
(212) 691-1183
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2121.
P.s. 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
320 W 21st St
New York, NY 10011
(212) 929-1743
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2222.
Zeta Charter School - Manhattan
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 W 218th St
New York, NY 10034
(716) 226-0192
Gr: PK-9 | 825 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
P.s. 130 Hernando De Soto
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
143 Baxter St
New York, NY 10013
(212) 226-8072
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Sixth Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
590 6th Ave
New York, NY 10011
(917) 305-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2525.
P.s. 84 Lillian Weber
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
32 W 92nd St
New York, NY 10025
(212) 799-2534
Gr: PK-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2626.
P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
80 Catherine St
New York, NY 10038
(212) 962-2188
Gr: PK-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2727.
Washington Heights Academy
(Math: 80% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
202 Sherman Ave
New York, NY 10034
(212) 304-3320
Gr: PK-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
P.s. 452
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
210 W 61st St
New York, NY 10023
(212) 259-6222
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2929.
Ps/is 217 Roosevelt Island
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
645 Main St
New York, NY 10044
(212) 980-0294
Gr: PK-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3030.
P.s. 198 Isador E Ida Straus
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1700 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10128
(212) 289-3702
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3131.
Ella Baker School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
317 E 67th St
New York, NY 10065
(212) 717-8809
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3232.
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
349 Cabrini Blvd
New York, NY 10040
(212) 927-8218
Gr: PK-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
P.s. 125 Ralph Bunche
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
425 W 123rd St
New York, NY 10027
(212) 666-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
P.s. 2 Meyer London
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
122 Henry St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 964-0350
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
P.s. 212 Midtown West
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
328 W 48th St
New York, NY 10036
(212) 247-0208
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in New York County, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in New York County, NY include P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake, P.s. 183 Robert L Stevenson and P.s. 124 Yung Wing.
How many public preschools are located in New York County?
128 public preschools are located in New York County.
What is the racial composition of students in New York County?
New York County public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in New York County are often viewed compared to one another?

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