For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,535 students in 11566, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in 11566, NY are Birch School, Camp Avenue School and Chatterton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 11566 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 11566, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11566, NY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birch School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2400 Central Pkwy
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7250
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7250
Grades: PK-6
| 594 students
Rank: #22.
Camp Avenue School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1712 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-3732
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 379-3732
Grades: PK-6
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Chatterton School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 N Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7270
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7270
Grades: PK-6
| 453 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 11566, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 11566, NY include Birch School, Camp Avenue School and Chatterton School.
How many public preschools are located in 11566?
3 public preschools are located in 11566.
What is the racial composition of students in 11566?
11566 public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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