For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 395 students in Waterford, NY.
The top-ranked public preschool in Waterford, NY is Waterford-halfmoon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterford, NY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Waterford have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Waterford, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterford-halfmoon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Middletown Rd
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Waterford, New York 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
125 Middletown Rd
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Waterford, NY 12188
(518) 237-0800
Gr: 5-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Waterford, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Waterford, NY include Waterford-halfmoon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Waterford?
1 public preschools are located in Waterford.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford?
Waterford public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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