For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,220 students in 12550, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in 12550, NY are Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School, Balmville School and Horizon-on-the-hudson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 12550 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 12550, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12550, NY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6 Plattekill Tpke
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6400
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #22.
Balmville School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5144 Rt 9w
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8550
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8550
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Horizon-on-the-hudson School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
137 Montgomery St
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-3725
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-3725
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #44.
Gidney Avenue Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Gidney Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8450
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8450
Grades: PK-5
| 802 students
12550, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Broadway
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-7930
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-7930
Grades: PK-6
| 334 students
62 Overlook Dr
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 565-9623
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 565-9623
Grades: K-2
| 123 students
301 Robinson Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8400
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Newburgh Preparatory Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
471 Broadway
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 565-4040
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 565-4040
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
247 Renwick St
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6650
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6650
Grades: PK
| n/a students
191 Washington St
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8575
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8575
Grades: PK
| 396 students
39 West St
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8500
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8500
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 12550, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 12550, NY include Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School, Balmville School and Horizon-on-the-hudson School.
How many public preschools are located in 12550?
4 public preschools are located in 12550.
What is the racial composition of students in 12550?
12550 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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