For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 3,745 students in Oneida County, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Oneida County, NY are Deforest A Hill Primary School, E A Mcallister Elementary School and Clinton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oneida County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Oneida County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Oneida County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deforest A Hill Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5176 Rt 233
Westmoreland, NY 13490
(315) 557-2637
Westmoreland, NY 13490
(315) 557-2637
Gr: PK-2 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
E A Mcallister Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
217 Kinsley St
Sherrill, NY 13461
(315) 829-2520
Sherrill, NY 13461
(315) 829-2520
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
75 Chenango Ave
Clinton, NY 13323
(315) 557-2255
Clinton, NY 13323
(315) 557-2255
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
W A Wettel Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4329 Peterboro St
Vernon, NY 13476
(315) 829-2520
Vernon, NY 13476
(315) 829-2520
Gr: PK-6 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Remsen Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Davis Dr
Remsen, NY 13438
(315) 205-4300
Remsen, NY 13438
(315) 205-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #66.
N A Walbran Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8610 Ny Rt 69
Oriskany, NY 13424
(315) 768-2149
Oriskany, NY 13424
(315) 768-2149
Gr: PK-6 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Boonville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Ford St
Boonville, NY 13309
(315) 942-9220
Boonville, NY 13309
(315) 942-9220
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
General William Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
State Rte 365
Holland Patent, NY 13354
(315) 865-5721
Holland Patent, NY 13354
(315) 865-5721
Gr: PK-2 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #99.
Memorial Park Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145 E Bacon St
Waterville, NY 13480
(315) 841-3784
Waterville, NY 13480
(315) 841-3784
Gr: PK-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
J D George Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5647 E Main St
Verona, NY 13478
(315) 829-2520
Verona, NY 13478
(315) 829-2520
Gr: PK-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Mcconnellsville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8564 State Rt 13
Blossvale, NY 13308
(315) 245-3412
Blossvale, NY 13308
(315) 245-3412
Gr: PK-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
409 Bell Rd
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1250
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 334-1250
Gr: PK | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
New York State School For The Deaf
Special Education School
401 Turin St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 337-8400
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 337-8400
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Oneida County, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Oneida County, NY include Deforest A Hill Primary School, E A Mcallister Elementary School and Clinton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Oneida County?
13 public preschools are located in Oneida County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oneida County?
Oneida County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Oneida County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Oneida County include: J D George Elementary School vs. N A Walbran Elementary School, N A Walbran Elementary School vs. J D George Elementary School, J D George Elementary School vs. E A Mcallister Elementary School
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