For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,528 students in Roosevelt, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Roosevelt, NY are Ulysses Byas Elementary School, Centennial Avenue Elementary School and Washington Rose School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roosevelt, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Roosevelt have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Roosevelt, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ulysses Byas Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Underhill Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7500
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7500
Grades: PK-6
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
Centennial Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 W Centennial Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7400
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7400
Grades: PK-6
| 478 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Rose School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Rose Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7600
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7600
Grades: PK-6
| 616 students
Roosevelt, New York 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Oakwood Avenue
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Grades: K-4
| 257 students
Oakwood Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 867-8640
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Roosevelt, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Roosevelt, NY include Ulysses Byas Elementary School, Centennial Avenue Elementary School and Washington Rose School.
How many public preschools are located in Roosevelt?
3 public preschools are located in Roosevelt.
What is the racial composition of students in Roosevelt?
Roosevelt public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Roosevelt are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Roosevelt include: Washington Rose School vs. Centennial Avenue Elementary School
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