For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 369 students in East Rutherford, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschool in East Rutherford, NJ is Mckenzie School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Rutherford, NJ public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in East Rutherford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in East Rutherford, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckenzie School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Carlton Avenue
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 531-1235
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 531-1235
Gr: PK-3 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in East Rutherford, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in East Rutherford, NJ include Mckenzie School.
How many public preschools are located in East Rutherford?
1 public preschools are located in East Rutherford.
What is the racial composition of students in East Rutherford?
East Rutherford public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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