For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,499 students in 12304, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in 12304, NY are Woodlawn Elementary School, Paige Elementary School and William C Keane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 12304 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 12304, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12304, NY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3311 Wells Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8280
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8280
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Paige Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 Elliott Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8300
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
William C Keane Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1252 Albany Ave
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 881-3960
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 881-3960
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2 Robinson St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8355
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-8355
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
12304, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
O.d. Heck Dvlpmntl Center - Autism Prog (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
500 Balltown Road - Building 1
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-7508
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-7508
Gr: Inquire with school | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 12304, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 12304, NY include Woodlawn Elementary School, Paige Elementary School and William C Keane Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 12304?
4 public preschools are located in 12304.
What is the racial composition of students in 12304?
12304 public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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