For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,914 students in Franklin Square, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Franklin Square, NY are John Street School, Polk Street School and Washington Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin Square, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Franklin Square have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Franklin Square, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Street School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
560 Nassau Blvd
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6955
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6955
Grades: PK-6
| 500 students
Rank: #22.
Polk Street School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
960 Polk Ave
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 352-6300
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 352-6300
Grades: PK-6
| 624 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Street School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
760 Washington St
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6995
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6995
Grades: PK-6
| 790 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Franklin Square, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Franklin Square, NY include John Street School, Polk Street School and Washington Street School.
How many public preschools are located in Franklin Square?
3 public preschools are located in Franklin Square.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Square?
Franklin Square public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Franklin Square are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Franklin Square include: Polk Street School vs. John Street School, John Street School vs. Polk Street School, Washington Street School vs. John Street School
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