For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,419 students in 14701, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 14701, NY are Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Southwestern Elementary School and Carlyle C Ring Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 14701 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 14701, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 14701, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Front St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4412
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4412
Gr: PK-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Hunt Rd W
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-1881
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-1881
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Carlyle C Ring Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
333 Buffalo St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4407
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4407
Gr: PK-4 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Clinton V Bush Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Pardee Ave
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4401
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4401
Gr: PK-4 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Samuel G Love Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 E 8th St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4405
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4405
Gr: PK-4 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Milton J Fletcher Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Cole Ave
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4404
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 483-4404
Gr: PK-4 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 14701, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 14701, NY include Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Southwestern Elementary School and Carlyle C Ring Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 14701?
6 public preschools are located in 14701.
What is the racial composition of students in 14701?
14701 public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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