For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 381 students in Chatham, NY.
The top-ranked public preschool in Chatham, NY is Mary E Dardess Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chatham, NY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Chatham have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Chatham, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary E Dardess Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1530
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1530
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Chatham, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Chatham, NY include Mary E Dardess Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chatham?
1 public preschools are located in Chatham.
What is the racial composition of students in Chatham?
Chatham public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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