Best Rensselaer Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 960 students in Rensselaer, NY.

The top-ranked public preschools in Rensselaer, NY are Red Mill School and Van Rensselaer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Rensselaer, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Rensselaer have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).