For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 376 students in Oakland, NJ.
The top ranked public preschool in Oakland, NJ is Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland, 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 72% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Oakland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Oakland, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
114 Seminole Ave
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-4147
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-4147
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Oakland, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Oakland, NJ include Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Oakland?
1 public preschools are located in Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland?
Oakland public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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