For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 357 students in the neighborhood of Upper Montclair, Montclair, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschool in Upper Montclair is Bradford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Upper Montclair, Montclair, NJ public preschool 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).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Upper Montclair, Montclair, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
87 Mt Hebron Rd
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4155
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4155
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Upper Montclair, Montclair, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Upper Montclair, Montclair, NJ include Bradford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Upper Montclair, Montclair?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Upper Montclair, Montclair.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Upper Montclair, Montclair?
the neighborhood of Upper Montclair, Montclair public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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