For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,228 students in Tonawanda, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Tonawanda, NY are Glendale Elementary School and Tonawanda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tonawanda, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Tonawanda have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Tonawanda, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Glendale Dr
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 250-1500
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 250-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Tonawanda Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 Fletcher St
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6805
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 694-6805
Gr: PK-5 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Tonawanda, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Tonawanda, NY include Glendale Elementary School and Tonawanda Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Tonawanda?
2 public preschools are located in Tonawanda.
What is the racial composition of students in Tonawanda?
Tonawanda public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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