For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 5,964 students in Ridgewood, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Ridgewood, NY are Ps/is 113 Anthony J Pranzo, Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus and Learners And Leaders. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgewood, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Ridgewood have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Ridgewood, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ps/is 113 Anthony J Pranzo
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
78-23 87th St
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 847-0724
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 847-0724
Grades: PK-8
| 795 students
Rank: #22.
Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus
(Math: 68% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55-20 Metropolitan Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 571-6900
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 571-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #33.
Learners And Leaders
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
378 Seneca Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 366-1061
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 366-1061
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 91 Richard Arkwright
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
68-10 Central Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 821-6880
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 821-6880
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 81 Jean Paul Richter
(Math: 52% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
559 Cypress Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 821-9800
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 821-9800
Grades: PK-5
| 703 students
Rank: #66.
P.s. 88 Seneca
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60-85 Catalpa Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 821-8121
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 821-8121
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Rank: #77.
P.s. 68 Cambridge
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59-09 St Felix Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 821-7246
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 821-7246
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #88.
P.s. 71 Forest
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
62-85 Forest Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 821-7772
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 821-7772
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #99.
P.s. 239
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17-15 Weirfield St
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 417-2840
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 417-2840
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: n/an/a
Robert E Peary School
Special Education School
16-66 Hancock St
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 456-7588
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 456-7588
Grades: PK-8
| 596 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ridgewood, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Ridgewood, NY include Ps/is 113 Anthony J Pranzo, Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus and Learners And Leaders.
How many public preschools are located in Ridgewood?
10 public preschools are located in Ridgewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgewood?
Ridgewood public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Ridgewood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Ridgewood include: P.s. 239 vs. P.s. 68 Cambridge, P.s. 81 Jean Paul Richter vs. Learners And Leaders, P.s. 68 Cambridge vs. P.s. 239
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