For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,174 students in 12308, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in 12308, NY are Jessie T Zoller Elementary School, Howe Elementary School and Yates Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 12308 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 12308, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12308, NY Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Lancaster St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8290
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8290
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1065 Baker Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8295
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8295
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Yates Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
725 Salina St
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8320
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8320
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
12308, New York 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
90 Elmer Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8310
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8310
Gr: 1-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 12308, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 12308, NY include Jessie T Zoller Elementary School, Howe Elementary School and Yates Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 12308?
3 public preschools are located in 12308.
What is the racial composition of students in 12308?
12308 public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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