For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,376 students in Schoharie County, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Schoharie County, NY are Sharon Springs Central School, Middleburgh Elementary School and Jefferson Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schoharie County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Schoharie County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Schoharie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharon Springs Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
514 St Rt 20
Sharon Springs, NY 13459
(518) 284-2267
Sharon Springs, NY 13459
(518) 284-2267
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Middleburgh Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 Main St
Middleburgh, NY 12122
(518) 827-3600
Middleburgh, NY 12122
(518) 827-3600
Gr: PK-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1332 St Rt 10
Jefferson, NY 12093
(607) 652-7821
Jefferson, NY 12093
(607) 652-7821
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Gilboa-conesville Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
132 Wyckoff Rd
Gilboa, NY 12076
(607) 588-7541
Gilboa, NY 12076
(607) 588-7541
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Schoharie Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
136 Academy Dr
Schoharie, NY 12157
(518) 295-6651
Schoharie, NY 12157
(518) 295-6651
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
143 Golding Dr
Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-4032
Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-4032
Gr: PK-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Schoharie County, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Schoharie County, NY include Sharon Springs Central School, Middleburgh Elementary School and Jefferson Central School.
How many public preschools are located in Schoharie County?
5 public preschools are located in Schoharie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Schoharie County?
Schoharie County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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