For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,918 students in Essex County, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Essex County, NY are Crown Point Central School, Newcomb Central School and Ticonderoga Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essex County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Essex County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Essex County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crown Point Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2758 Main St
Crown Point, NY 12928
(518) 597-3285
Crown Point, NY 12928
(518) 597-3285
Gr: PK-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Newcomb Central School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5535 Rt 28n
Newcomb, NY 12852
(518) 582-3341
Newcomb, NY 12852
(518) 582-3341
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Ticonderoga Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
116 Alexandria Ave
Ticonderoga, NY 12883
(518) 585-7400
Ticonderoga, NY 12883
(518) 585-7400
Gr: PK-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Willsboro Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29 School Ln
Willsboro, NY 12996
(518) 963-4456
Willsboro, NY 12996
(518) 963-4456
Gr: PK-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Schroon Lake Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Us Rt 9
Schroon Lake, NY 12870
(518) 532-7164
Schroon Lake, NY 12870
(518) 532-7164
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Moriah Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
39 Viking Ln
Port Henry, NY 12974
(518) 546-3301
Port Henry, NY 12974
(518) 546-3301
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #77.
Lake View Campus
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Sisco St
Westport, NY 12993
(518) 962-8244
Westport, NY 12993
(518) 962-8244
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Minerva Central School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1466 County Rt 29
Olmstedville, NY 12857
(518) 251-2000
Olmstedville, NY 12857
(518) 251-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Essex County, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Essex County, NY include Crown Point Central School, Newcomb Central School and Ticonderoga Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Essex County?
8 public preschools are located in Essex County.
What is the racial composition of students in Essex County?
Essex County public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Essex County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Essex County include: Minerva Central School vs. Newcomb Central School, Newcomb Central School vs. Minerva Central School, Schroon Lake Central School vs. Newcomb Central School
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