For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 798 students in 12303, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in 12303, NY are Pleasant Valley Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 12303 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 12303, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12303, NY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1097 Forest Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3640
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3640
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1091 Webster St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3720
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3720
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
12303, New York 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
570 Lansing St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3970
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3970
Gr: 1-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
520 Bradt St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3700
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3700
Gr: 1-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 12303, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 12303, NY include Pleasant Valley Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 12303?
2 public preschools are located in 12303.
What is the racial composition of students in 12303?
12303 public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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