For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,053 students in 12180, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 12180, NY are Tamarac Middle School High School, P.s. 16 and Tamarac Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 12180 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 12180, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12180, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tamarac Middle School High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Gr: PK-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 16
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
475 1st St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5101
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5101
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Tamarac Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 14
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Tibbits Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5801
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5801
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 2
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
470 10th St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5601
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5601
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
12180, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2920 5th Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-5270
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-5270
Gr: 7-12 | 149 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Ark Community Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
762 River St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-6312
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-6312
Gr: K-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
475 1st St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5201
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5201
Gr: PK-6 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rensselaer County Jail Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4000 Main St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-5448
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-5448
Gr: 12
3992 N Y Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 12180, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 12180, NY include Tamarac Middle School High School, P.s. 16 and Tamarac Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 12180?
5 public preschools are located in 12180.
What is the racial composition of students in 12180?
12180 public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).