For the 2026 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 Scott M Ellis 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 50% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7794 Main St
Hunter, NY 12442
(518) 263-4256
Hunter, NY 12442
(518) 263-4256
Gr: PK-9 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Scott M Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11219 Sr 32
Greenville, NY 12083
(518) 966-5070
Greenville, NY 12083
(518) 966-5070
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Edward J Arthur Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51 3rd St
Athens, NY 12015
(518) 731-1750
Athens, NY 12015
(518) 731-1750
Gr: PK-4 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Catskill Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
770 Embought Rd
Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 943-0574
Catskill, NY 12414
(518) 943-0574
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Cairo-durham Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
424 Main St
Cairo, NY 12413
(518) 622-3231
Cairo, NY 12413
(518) 622-3231
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Greene County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4099 Rt 145
Durham, NY 12422
(518) 239-8412
Durham, NY 12422
(518) 239-8412
Gr: K-2 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Coxsackie Correctional Facility - Scarborough S (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Rt 9w
Coxsackie, NY 12051
(518) 731-2781
Coxsackie, NY 12051
(518) 731-2781
Gr: Inquire with school | 128 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Greene Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
County Rt 9
Coxsackie, NY 12051
(518) 731-2741
Coxsackie, NY 12051
(518) 731-2741
Gr: Inquire with school | 771 students Minority enrollment: 88%
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 Scott M Ellis 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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