For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 343 students in Park Ridge, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschool in Park Ridge, NJ is West Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Park Ridge, NJ public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Park Ridge have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Park Ridge, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18 South First Street
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
(201) 573-6000
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
(201) 573-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Park Ridge, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Park Ridge, NJ include West Ridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Park Ridge?
1 public preschools are located in Park Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Park Ridge?
Park Ridge public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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