For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,174 students in Merrick, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Merrick, NY are Birch School, Norman J Levy Lakeside School and Camp Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrick, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Merrick have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Merrick, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Birch School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2400 Central Pkwy
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7250
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7250
Gr: PK-6 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Norman J Levy Lakeside School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21 Babylon Rd
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7231
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7231
Gr: PK-6 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Camp Avenue School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1712 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-3732
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-3732
Gr: PK-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Chatterton School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 N Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7270
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7270
Gr: PK-6 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Merrick, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Merrick, NY include Birch School, Norman J Levy Lakeside School and Camp Avenue School.
How many public preschools are located in Merrick?
4 public preschools are located in Merrick.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrick?
Merrick public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Merrick are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Merrick include: Chatterton School vs. Camp Avenue School, Camp Avenue School vs. Chatterton School, Birch School vs. Norman J Levy Lakeside School
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