For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,338 students in Seneca County, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Seneca County, NY are Romulus Central School and South Seneca Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seneca County, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Seneca County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Seneca County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Romulus Central School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5705 Rt 96
Romulus, NY 14541
(866) 810-0345
Romulus, NY 14541
(866) 810-0345
Grades: PK-12
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
South Seneca Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8326 Main St
Interlaken, NY 14847
(607) 869-9636
Interlaken, NY 14847
(607) 869-9636
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: n/an/a
98 Clinton St
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
(315) 568-5500
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
(315) 568-5500
Grades: PK-2
| 267 students
Rank: n/an/a
65 Fayette St
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1520
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1520
Grades: PK-2
| 338 students
Seneca County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Five Points Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Caller Box State Rt 9
Romulus, NY 14541
(607) 869-5111
Romulus, NY 14541
(607) 869-5111
Grades: Inquire with school
| 8 students
202 West Main St
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-5600
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-5600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5705 Rt 96
Romulus, NY 14541
(866) 810-0345
Romulus, NY 14541
(866) 810-0345
Grades: PK-6
| 271 students
Seneca County Sheriffs Dept (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
44 W William St
Waterloo, NY 13165
Waterloo, NY 13165
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7263 South Main St
Ovid, NY 14521
(607) 869-9636
Ovid, NY 14521
(607) 869-9636
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Willard Drug Treatment Campus (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
7116 County Rd 132
Willard, NY 14588
Willard, NY 14588
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Seneca County, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Seneca County, NY include Romulus Central School and South Seneca Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Seneca County?
4 public preschools are located in Seneca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Seneca County?
Seneca County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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