For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 597 students in Rockland County, NY.
The top-ranked public preschool in Rockland County, NY is Richard P Connor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockland County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Rockland County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rockland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard P Connor Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13 Cypress Rd
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-2858
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-2858
Gr: PK-2 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
465 Viola Rd
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6585
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 577-6585
Gr: K | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
20 George St
Haverstraw, NY 10927
(845) 942-3450
Haverstraw, NY 10927
(845) 942-3450
Gr: PK-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
140 Lester Dr
Tappan, NY 10983
(845) 680-1303
Tappan, NY 10983
(845) 680-1303
Gr: PK-2 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rockland County, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rockland County, NY include Richard P Connor Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rockland County?
2 public preschools are located in Rockland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockland County?
Rockland County public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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