Best Public Preschools in Newburgh, NY (2026)

Best Newburgh Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,220 students in Newburgh, NY.

The top-ranked public preschools in Newburgh, NY are Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School, Gidney Avenue Memorial School and Balmville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Newburgh, NY public preschools have an score of 29% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and score of 19% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Newburgh have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Newburgh, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School

(Math: 37% | Reading: 24%)
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6 Plattekill Tpke
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6400

Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: #22.

Gidney Avenue Memorial School

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(Math: 33% | Reading: 14%)
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300 Gidney Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8450

Gr: PK-5 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #33.

Balmville School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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5144 Rt 9w
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8550

Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Rank: #44.

Horizon-on-the-hudson School

Magnet School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
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137 Montgomery St
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-3725

Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Newburgh, New York

Newburgh, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Broadway School (Closed 2004)

300 Broadway
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-7930

Gr: PK-6 | 334 students Minority enrollment: 78%

Middle Hope Elementary School (Closed 2014)

62 Overlook Dr
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 565-9623

Gr: K-2 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Newburgh Free Academy North Campus (Closed 2014)

301 Robinson Ave
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8400

Newburgh Preparatory Charter High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School
Charter School

471 Broadway
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 565-4040

Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Prekindergarten At Renwick Street (Closed 2011)

247 Renwick St
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 568-6650

Gr: PK

Prekindergarten At Washington St. (Closed 2012)

191 Washington St
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8575

Gr: PK | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

West Street Elementary School (Closed 2012)

39 West St
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-8500

Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Newburgh, NY?

The top-ranked public preschools in Newburgh, NY include Gardnertown Leadership Academy Elementary School, Gidney Avenue Memorial School and Balmville School.

How many public preschools are located in Newburgh?

4 public preschools are located in Newburgh.

What is the racial composition of students in Newburgh?

Newburgh public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Which public preschools in Newburgh are often viewed compared to one another?