For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,376 students in Schoharie County, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Schoharie County, NY are Sharon Springs Central School, Middleburgh Elementary School and Jefferson Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schoharie County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Schoharie County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Schoharie County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharon Springs Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
514 St Rt 20
Sharon Springs, NY 13459
(518) 284-2267
Sharon Springs, NY 13459
(518) 284-2267
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Middleburgh Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 Main St
Middleburgh, NY 12122
(518) 827-3600
Middleburgh, NY 12122
(518) 827-3600
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1332 St Rt 10
Jefferson, NY 12093
(607) 652-7821
Jefferson, NY 12093
(607) 652-7821
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Gilboa-conesville Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
132 Wyckoff Rd
Gilboa, NY 12076
(607) 588-7541
Gilboa, NY 12076
(607) 588-7541
Gr: PK-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
143 Golding Dr
Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-4032
Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-4032
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
291 Main St
Middleburgh, NY 12122
(518) 827-3614
Middleburgh, NY 12122
(518) 827-3614
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Summit Shock Incar Facilty (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Box 56 Camp Road Hcr # 2
Summit, NY 12175
Summit, NY 12175
Gr: Inquire with school
Summit Shock Incarceration Facilty (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 56 Camp Rd Hcr #
Summit, NY 12175
(518) 287-1721
Summit, NY 12175
(518) 287-1721
Gr: Inquire with school | 19 students Minority enrollment: 79%
177 Golding Dr
Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-3533
Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-3533
Gr: 3-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Schoharie County, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Schoharie County, NY include Sharon Springs Central School, Middleburgh Elementary School and Jefferson Central School.
How many public preschools are located in Schoharie County?
5 public preschools are located in Schoharie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Schoharie County?
Schoharie County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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