For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,584 students in 07026, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 07026, NJ are James Madison School #10, Washington Irving School #4 and Thomas Jefferson School #9. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 07026 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07026, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07026, NJ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Madison School #10
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
55 Lincoln Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
(862) 306-7190
Garfield, NJ 07026
(862) 306-7190
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Irving School #4
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Madonna Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5034
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5034
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson School #9
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
62 Alpine Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5039
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5039
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #44.
Christopher Columbus School #8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
147 Cedar Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5038
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5038
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt School #7
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 Lincoln Pl
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5037
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5037
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #66.
Abraham Lincoln School #6
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Palisade Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5036
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5036
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: n/an/a
241 Ray Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 253-6615
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 253-6615
Grades: PK
| 224 students
Rank: n/an/a
541 Midland Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 772-0016
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 772-0016
Grades: PK
| 105 students
Rank: n/an/a
464 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7470
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7470
Grades: PK
| 134 students
07026, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30 Madonna Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 252-2714
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 252-2714
Grades: PK-2
| 175 students
205 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5035
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5035
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 07026, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 07026, NJ include James Madison School #10, Washington Irving School #4 and Thomas Jefferson School #9.
How many public preschools are located in 07026?
9 public preschools are located in 07026.
What is the racial composition of students in 07026?
07026 public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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