For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 215 students in Putnam County, NY.
The top ranked public preschool in Putnam County, NY is Garrison School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, NY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Putnam County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garrison School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Rt 9d
Garrison, NY 10524
(845) 424-3689
Garrison, NY 10524
(845) 424-3689
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
Putnam County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20 Garden St
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-5091
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-5091
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mahopac Falls School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 Myrtle Ave
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 621-0656
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 621-0656
Grades: 6-8
| 14 students
Putnam County Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Three County Ctr
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5255
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-5255
Grades: 12
| n/a students
St. Dominics Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
26 Seminary Hill Rd
Carmel, NY 10512
Carmel, NY 10512
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
421 Baldwin Place Road
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-3256
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-3256
Grades: 9-12
| 1,653 students
Walter Hoving Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Box 194
Garrison, NY 10524
Garrison, NY 10524
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Putnam County, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Putnam County, NY include Garrison School.
How many public preschools are located in Putnam County?
1 public preschools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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