Best Public Preschools in Newburgh, NY (2025-26)

Best Newburgh Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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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%

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Location

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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?