For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,813 students in Fulton, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Fulton, NY are Palermo Elementary School, Volney Elementary School and Granby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Fulton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Fulton, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palermo Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1638 County Rt 45
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 963-8400
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 963-8400
Gr: PK-4 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Volney Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2592 State Rt 3
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5570
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5570
Gr: PK-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Granby Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W 7th St N
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5480
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5480
Gr: PK-6 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
J E Lanigan School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
59 Bakeman Ave
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5470
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5470
Gr: PK-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Fairgrieve School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 Academy St
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5550
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-5550
Gr: PK-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fulton, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fulton, NY include Palermo Elementary School, Volney Elementary School and Granby Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fulton?
5 public preschools are located in Fulton.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton?
Fulton public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Fulton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Fulton include: J E Lanigan School vs. Granby Elementary School, Granby Elementary School vs. J E Lanigan School, Granby Elementary School vs. Fairgrieve School
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