For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 459 students in 12208, NY.
The top ranked public preschool in 12208, NY is New Scotland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 12208 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 12208, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12208, NY Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Scotland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
385 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 475-6775
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 475-6775
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
12208, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Capital District Chldrn & Youth Svcs (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
75 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 447-9611
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 447-9611
Gr: Inquire with school | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 12208, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 12208, NY include New Scotland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 12208?
1 public preschools are located in 12208.
What is the racial composition of students in 12208?
12208 public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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