For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 757 students in Butler, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschool in Butler, NJ is Aaron Decker School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Butler have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Butler, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aaron Decker School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
98 Decker Road
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2037
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2037
Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
115 Kiel Avenue
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-0611
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-0611
Gr: PK-2 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Butler, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy For Law And Public Safety (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
Butler High School Annex, Bart
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2000
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Butler, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Butler, NJ include Aaron Decker School.
How many public preschools are located in Butler?
2 public preschools are located in Butler.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler?
Butler public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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