Best Central State Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 285 students in the neighborhood of Central State, Schenectady, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Central State are William C Keane Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central State, Schenectady, NY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Central State, Schenectady, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William C Keane Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1252 Albany Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 388-3818
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Robinson St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 881-3780
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Central State, Schenectady, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Central State, Schenectady, NY include William C Keane Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Central State, Schenectady?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Central State, Schenectady.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central State, Schenectady?
the neighborhood of Central State, Schenectady public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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