For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,491 students in 10308, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in 10308, NY are P.s. 8 Shirlee Solomon, Barbara Esselborn School and P.s. 32 Gifford School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 10308 have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 10308, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10308, NY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 8 Shirlee Solomon
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
112 Lindenwood Rd
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 356-2800
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 356-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #22.
Barbara Esselborn School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
330 Durant Ave
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 987-8020
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 987-8020
Grades: PK-5
| 803 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 32 Gifford School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
232 Barlow Ave
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 984-1688
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 984-1688
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: n/an/a
David Marquis School Of The Arts
Special Education School
15 Fairfield St
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 984-9800
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 984-9800
Grades: PK-12
| 517 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 10308, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 10308, NY include P.s. 8 Shirlee Solomon, Barbara Esselborn School and P.s. 32 Gifford School.
How many public preschools are located in 10308?
4 public preschools are located in 10308.
What is the racial composition of students in 10308?
10308 public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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