For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,584 students in Roosevelt, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Roosevelt, NY are Ulysses Byas Elementary School, Centennial Avenue Elementary School and Washington Rose School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roosevelt, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Roosevelt have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Roosevelt, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ulysses Byas Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Underhill Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7500
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7500
Gr: PK-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Centennial Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 W Centennial Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7400
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7400
Gr: PK-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Washington Rose School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Rose Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7600
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516) 345-7600
Gr: PK-6 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Roosevelt, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Roosevelt, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Roosevelt, NY include Ulysses Byas Elementary School, Centennial Avenue Elementary School and Washington Rose School.
How many public preschools are located in Roosevelt?
3 public preschools are located in Roosevelt.
What is the racial composition of students in Roosevelt?
Roosevelt public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Roosevelt are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Roosevelt include: Washington Rose School vs. Centennial Avenue Elementary School
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