For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,889 students in Nutley, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Nutley, NJ are Washington School, Spring Garden School and Radcliffe School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nutley, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Nutley have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Nutley, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Washington Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8887
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8887
Gr: PK-6 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Spring Garden School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
59 S Spring Garden Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8896
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8896
Gr: PK-6 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Radcliffe School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
379 Bloomfield Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 667-8819
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 667-8819
Gr: PK-6 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Harrison St
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8882
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8882
Gr: PK-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Nutley, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Nutley, NJ include Washington School, Spring Garden School and Radcliffe School.
How many public preschools are located in Nutley?
4 public preschools are located in Nutley.
What is the racial composition of students in Nutley?
Nutley public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Nutley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Nutley include: Lincoln School vs. Radcliffe School, Radcliffe School vs. Spring Garden School, Washington School vs. Spring Garden School
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