For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 414 students in Waldwick, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschool in Waldwick, NJ is Julia A Traphagen School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waldwick, NJ public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Waldwick have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Waldwick, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Julia A Traphagen School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
153 Summit Avenue
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-0730
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-0730
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Waldwick, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Waldwick, NJ include Julia A Traphagen School.
How many public preschools are located in Waldwick?
1 public preschools are located in Waldwick.
What is the racial composition of students in Waldwick?
Waldwick public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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