For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 489 students in Cato, NY.
The top-ranked public preschool in Cato, NY is Cato-meridian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cato, NY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Cato have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cato, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cato-meridian Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2851 State Rte 370
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3439
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-3439
Gr: PK-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Cato, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cato, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cato, NY include Cato-meridian Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cato?
1 public preschools are located in Cato.
What is the racial composition of students in Cato?
Cato public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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