For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 451 students in Northfield, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschool in Northfield, NJ is Northfield Community Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northfield, NJ public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Northfield have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Northfield, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northfield Community Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 New Road
Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 407-4005
Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 407-4005
Gr: PK-4 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Northfield, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Northfield, NJ include Northfield Community Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Northfield?
1 public preschools are located in Northfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Northfield?
Northfield public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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