For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,622 students in 11003, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in 11003, NY are Covert Avenue School, Clara H Carlson School and Dutch Broadway School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11003 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11003, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11003, NY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Covert Avenue School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
144 Covert Ave
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5560
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5560
Grades: PK-6
| 660 students
Rank: #22.
Clara H Carlson School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 Belmont Blvd
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5570
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5570
Grades: PK-6
| 766 students
Rank: #33.
Dutch Broadway School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1880 Dutch Broadway
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5550
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5550
Grades: PK-6
| 685 students
Rank: #44.
Gotham Avenue School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
181 Gotham Ave
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5540
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5540
Grades: PK-6
| 511 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 11003, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 11003, NY include Covert Avenue School, Clara H Carlson School and Dutch Broadway School.
How many public preschools are located in 11003?
4 public preschools are located in 11003.
What is the racial composition of students in 11003?
11003 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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