For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,611 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Northwest Yonkers are School 16, William Boyce Thompson School and Museum School 25. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School 16
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
759 N Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8340
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8340
Grades: PK-8
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
William Boyce Thompson School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1061 N Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8563
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8563
Grades: PK-8
| 373 students
Rank: #33.
Museum School 25
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
579 Warburton Ave
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8450
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8450
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: n/an/a
Yonkers Early Childhood Academy
Magnet School
160 Bolmer Ave
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8500
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8500
Grades: PK-2
| 300 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers, NY include School 16, William Boyce Thompson School and Museum School 25.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers?
4 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers?
the neighborhood of Northwest Yonkers, Yonkers public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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