For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 218 students in Oakdale, NY.
The top-ranked public preschool in Oakdale, NY is Idle Hour Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakdale, NY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Oakdale have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Oakdale, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idle Hour Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
334 Idle Hour Blvd
Oakdale, NY 11769
(631) 244-2306
Oakdale, NY 11769
(631) 244-2306
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Oakdale, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Oakdale, NY include Idle Hour Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Oakdale?
1 public preschools are located in Oakdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakdale?
Oakdale public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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