For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,430 students in Jamestown, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Jamestown, NY are Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Southwestern Elementary School and Carlyle C Ring Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jamestown, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Jamestown have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jamestown, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Front St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4412
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4412
Grades: PK-4
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Hunt Rd W
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-1881
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-1881
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #33.
Carlyle C Ring Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
333 Buffalo St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4407
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4407
Grades: PK-4
| 390 students
Rank: #44.
Clinton V Bush Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Pardee Ave
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4401
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4401
Grades: PK-4
| 262 students
Rank: #55.
Milton J Fletcher Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Cole Ave
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4404
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4404
Grades: PK-4
| 509 students
Rank: #66.
Samuel G Love Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 E 8th St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4405
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4405
Grades: PK-4
| 286 students
Jamestown, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
41 Hebner St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4408
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4408
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Salvation Army Agnes Home (The) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6 Broadhead Ave
Jamestown, NY 14701
Jamestown, NY 14701
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jamestown, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Jamestown, NY include Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Southwestern Elementary School and Carlyle C Ring Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jamestown?
6 public preschools are located in Jamestown.
What is the racial composition of students in Jamestown?
Jamestown public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Jamestown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jamestown include: Clinton V Bush Elementary School vs. Carlyle C Ring Elementary School, Carlyle C Ring Elementary School vs. Clinton V Bush Elementary School
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