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Best Paramus Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,259 students in Paramus, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Paramus, NJ are Memorial Elementary School, Parkway Elementary School and Autistic Continuum. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paramus, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Paramus have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Paramus, NJ (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
East 203 Midland Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Gr: PK-4 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
145 E. Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Gr: PK-4 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Autistic Continuum
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Behavioral Continuum
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Life Skills Continuum
Special Education School
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Multiple Disabilities Continuum
Special Education School
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
N. A. Bleshman Regional Day School
Special Education School
333 East Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Paramus, New Jersey

Paramus, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
296 E Ridgewood Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 599-6185
Gr: 9-11 | 13 students
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
E.285 Pascack Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Paramus, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Paramus, NJ include Memorial Elementary School, Parkway Elementary School and Autistic Continuum.
How many public preschools are located in Paramus?
8 public preschools are located in Paramus.
What is the racial composition of students in Paramus?
Paramus public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Paramus are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Paramus include: Life Skills Continuum vs. Autistic Continuum, Behavioral Continuum vs. Autistic Continuum

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