For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 784 students in Beacon, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Beacon, NY are J V Forrestal Elementary School, Sargent School and South Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beacon, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Beacon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Beacon, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J V Forrestal Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Liberty St
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Sargent School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
29 Education Dr
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
South Avenue School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 South Ave
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Beacon, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Beacon Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
50 Camp Beacon Rd
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 831-4200
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 831-4200
Grades: Inquire with school
| 10 students
Fishkill Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Prospect St
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 831-4800
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 831-4800
Grades: Inquire with school
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Beacon, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Beacon, NY include J V Forrestal Elementary School, Sargent School and South Avenue School.
How many public preschools are located in Beacon?
3 public preschools are located in Beacon.
What is the racial composition of students in Beacon?
Beacon public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Beacon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Beacon include: South Avenue School vs. Sargent School, South Avenue School vs. J V Forrestal Elementary School, Sargent School vs. J V Forrestal Elementary School
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