For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,168 students in Greene County, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Greene County, NY are Windham Ashland Central School, Hunter Elementary School and Edward J Arthur Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greene County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Greene County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Windham Ashland Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5411 State Rt 23
Windham, NY 12496
(518) 734-3400
Windham, NY 12496
(518) 734-3400
Grades: PK-12
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7794 Main St
Hunter, NY 12442
(518) 263-4256
Hunter, NY 12442
(518) 263-4256
Grades: PK-9
| 168 students
Rank: #33.
Edward J Arthur Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 3rd St
Athens, NY 12015
(518) 731-1750
Athens, NY 12015
(518) 731-1750
Grades: PK-4
| 176 students
Rank: #44.
Catskill Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
770 Embought Rd
Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 943-0574
Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 943-0574
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #55.
Scott M Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11219 Sr 32
Greenville, NY 12083
(518) 966-5070
Greenville, NY 12083
(518) 966-5070
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #66.
Cairo-durham Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
424 Main St
Cairo, NY 12413
(518) 622-3231
Cairo, NY 12413
(518) 622-3231
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Greene County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4099 Rt 145
Durham, NY 12422
(518) 239-8412
Durham, NY 12422
(518) 239-8412
Grades: K-2
| 275 students
Coxsackie Correctional Facility - Scarborough S (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Rt 9w
Coxsackie, NY 12051
(518) 731-2781
Coxsackie, NY 12051
(518) 731-2781
Grades: Inquire with school
| 128 students
Greene Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
County Rt 9
Coxsackie, NY 12051
(518) 731-2741
Coxsackie, NY 12051
(518) 731-2741
Grades: Inquire with school
| 771 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Greene County, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Greene County, NY include Windham Ashland Central School, Hunter Elementary School and Edward J Arthur Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Greene County?
6 public preschools are located in Greene County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Greene County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Greene County include: Catskill Elementary School vs. Cairo-durham Elementary School, Cairo-durham Elementary School vs. Catskill Elementary School, Hunter Elementary School vs. Windham Ashland Central School
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