For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,525 students in Lodi, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lodi, NJ are Columbus School, Hilltop School and Roosevelt School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lodi, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Lodi have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lodi, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Columbus School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
370 Westervelt Place
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 478-0514
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 478-0514
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Hilltop School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Kipp Avenue
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 778-1213
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 778-1213
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Roosevelt School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
435 Passaic Avenue
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 777-8511
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 777-8511
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Wilson School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80 Union Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 473-8189
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 473-8189
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Washington School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 N Main Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 777-8513
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 777-8513
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Moonachie Campus
Special Education School
Robert L. Craig School, 20 Wes
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 249-0995
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 249-0995
Gr: PK-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Lodi, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Moonachie Annex (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Lodi (moonachie) Campus
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 249-0995
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 249-0995
Gr: Inquire with school | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lodi, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lodi, NJ include Columbus School, Hilltop School and Roosevelt School.
How many public preschools are located in Lodi?
6 public preschools are located in Lodi.
What is the racial composition of students in Lodi?
Lodi public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lodi are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lodi include: Wilson School vs. Washington School, Columbus School vs. Hilltop School, Washington School vs. Wilson School
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