Best 19th Ward Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 1,056 students in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester, NY.
The top-ranked public preschool in 19th Ward is Dr David And Ruth Anderson Academy- School 16. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr David And Ruth Anderson Academy- School 16
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
321 Post Ave
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 235-1272
Gr: PK-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester, NY include Dr David And Ruth Anderson Academy- School 16.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester?
the neighborhood of 19th Ward, Rochester public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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