For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,139 students in Belleville, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Belleville, NJ are Belleville Ps10, Belleville Ps5 and Belleville Ps7. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belleville, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Belleville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Belleville, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belleville Ps10
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
527 Belleville Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4334
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4334
Gr: PK-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Belleville Ps5
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
149 Adelaide St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4399
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4399
Gr: PK-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Belleville Ps7
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Passaic Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4338
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4338
Gr: PK-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Belleville Ps4
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Magnolia Street
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4340
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4340
Gr: PK-6 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Belleville Ps8
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
183 Union Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4344
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4344
Gr: PK-6 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
229 Main Street
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 450-3500
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 450-3500
Gr: PK | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Belleville, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
634 Mill Street
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 450-3500
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 450-3500
Gr: PK | 25 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Belleville, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Belleville, NJ include Belleville Ps10, Belleville Ps5 and Belleville Ps7.
How many public preschools are located in Belleville?
6 public preschools are located in Belleville.
What is the racial composition of students in Belleville?
Belleville public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Belleville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Belleville include: Belleville Ps5 vs. Belleville Ps4, Belleville Ps4 vs. Belleville Ps5
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