For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,783 students in 07503, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 07503, NJ are Dr. Hani Awadallah School, Charles J. Riley/ School 9 and School 25. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 07503 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07503, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07503, NJ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr. Hani Awadallah School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Marshall Street
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 413-2600
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 413-2600
Gr: PK-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Charles J. Riley/ School 9
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6 Timothy Street
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 321-0090
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 321-0090
Gr: PK-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
School 25
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
287 Trenton Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 321-0250
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 321-0250
Gr: PK-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 07503, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 07503, NJ include Dr. Hani Awadallah School, Charles J. Riley/ School 9 and School 25.
How many public preschools are located in 07503?
3 public preschools are located in 07503.
What is the racial composition of students in 07503?
07503 public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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