For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,538 students in Garfield, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Garfield, NJ are Woodrow Wilson School #5, Washington Irving School #4 and Thomas Jefferson School #9. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garfield, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Garfield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Garfield, NJ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodrow Wilson School #5
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5035
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5035
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Irving School #4
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12 Madonna Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5034
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5034
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson School #9
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
62 Alpine Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5039
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5039
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #44.
Christopher Columbus School #8
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
147 Cedar Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5038
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5038
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt School #7
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 Lincoln Pl
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5037
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5037
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Abraham Lincoln School #6
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 Palisade Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5036
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5036
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
James Madison School #10
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 Lincoln Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
(862) 306-7190
Garfield, NJ 07026
(862) 306-7190
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: n/an/a
241 Ray Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 253-6615
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 253-6615
Grades: PK
| 200 students
Rank: n/an/a
541 Midland Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 772-0016
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 772-0016
Grades: PK
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
464 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7470
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7470
Grades: PK
| 91 students
Garfield, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30 Madonna Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 252-2714
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 252-2714
Grades: PK-2
| 175 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Garfield, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Garfield, NJ include Woodrow Wilson School #5, Washington Irving School #4 and Thomas Jefferson School #9.
How many public preschools are located in Garfield, NJ?
10 public preschools are located in Garfield, NJ.
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield, NJ?
Garfield, NJ public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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