For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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