For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 587 students in 12206, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in 12206, NY are Sheridan Preparatory Academy and Roots Academy At West Hill. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 12206 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 12206, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12206, NY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Sheridan Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6850
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6850
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Roots Academy At West Hill
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
676 Clinton Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6700
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
12206, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 703-6100
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 703-6100
Gr: 5-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-5550
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-5550
Gr: 5-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6600
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6600
Gr: 7-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 12206, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 12206, NY include Sheridan Preparatory Academy and Roots Academy At West Hill.
How many public preschools are located in 12206?
2 public preschools are located in 12206.
What is the racial composition of students in 12206?
12206 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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