For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 5,589 students in Rensselaer County, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Rensselaer County, NY are Citizen Edmond Genet School, Red Mill School and Donald P Sutherland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rensselaer County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Rensselaer County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rensselaer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Citizen Edmond Genet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29 Englewood Ave
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2680
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2680
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Red Mill School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 Mccullough Pl
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 207-2660
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 207-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Donald P Sutherland School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4 John St
Nassau, NY 12123
(518) 207-2620
Nassau, NY 12123
(518) 207-2620
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Green Meadow School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
234 Schuurman Rd
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 207-2640
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
(518) 207-2640
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Tamarac Middle School High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Gr: PK-12 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Gardner-dickinson School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 East Ave
Wynantskill, NY 12198
(518) 283-4600
Wynantskill, NY 12198
(518) 283-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 16
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Collins Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5101
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5101
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Tamarac Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Berlin Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
53 School St
Berlin, NY 12022
(518) 658-2127
Berlin, NY 12022
(518) 658-2127
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Hoosick Falls Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21187 Ny Rt 22
Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
(518) 686-9492
Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
(518) 686-9492
Gr: PK-4 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
P.s. 14
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Tibbits Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5801
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5801
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1212.
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-4618
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-4618
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1313.
P.s. 2
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
470 10th St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5601
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5601
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1414.
Carroll Hill School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
112 Delaware Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5701
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5701
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
55 New Turnpike Rd
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6822
Troy, NY 12182
(518) 233-6822
Gr: PK-2 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rensselaer County, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rensselaer County, NY include Citizen Edmond Genet School, Red Mill School and Donald P Sutherland School.
How many public preschools are located in Rensselaer County?
14 public preschools are located in Rensselaer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer County?
Rensselaer County public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Rensselaer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rensselaer County include: Carroll Hill School vs. Van Rensselaer Elementary School, Van Rensselaer Elementary School vs. Carroll Hill School, Green Meadow School vs. Citizen Edmond Genet School
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