For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,871 students in 12205, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in 12205, NY are Montessori Magnet School, Forest Park Elementary School and Saddlewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 12205 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 12205, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12205, NY Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Tremont St
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 475-6675
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 475-6675
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Forest Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-3006
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-3006
Gr: PK-4 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Saddlewood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Loralee Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2608
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2608
Gr: PK-4 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Veeder Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Veeder Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-4661
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-4661
Gr: PK-4 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Roessleville School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 California Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-2157
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-2157
Gr: PK-4 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
65 Tremont St
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 462-7268
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 462-7268
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 12205, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 12205, NY include Montessori Magnet School, Forest Park Elementary School and Saddlewood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 12205?
5 public preschools are located in 12205.
What is the racial composition of students in 12205?
12205 public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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