For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,652 students in Nutley, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Nutley, NJ are Washington School, Yantacaw School and Spring Garden 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 62% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Nutley have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Nutley, NJ (2026-27)
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 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Yantacaw School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 Yantacaw Place
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8891
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8891
Gr: PK-6 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
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 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Nutley, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Nutley, NJ include Washington School, Yantacaw School and Spring Garden School.
How many public preschools are located in Nutley?
3 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Nutley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Nutley include: Yantacaw School vs. Spring Garden School, Washington School vs. Spring Garden School, Spring Garden School vs. Yantacaw School
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