For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 942 students in Rensselaer, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Rensselaer, NY are Red Mill School and Van Rensselaer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rensselaer, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Rensselaer have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 Rensselaer, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red Mill School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 Mccullough Pl
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 207-2660
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 207-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #22.
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-4618
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-4618
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rensselaer, New York 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New York State Office Of Children And Family Servi (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Capital View Office Park
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793
Grades: 5-12
| 441 students
Nys Office Of Children & Family Serv (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
52 Washington St/cap Vw Off Pk
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8565
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8565
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rensselaer, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Rensselaer, NY include Red Mill School and Van Rensselaer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rensselaer?
2 public preschools are located in Rensselaer.
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer?
Rensselaer public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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