For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,026 students in Hackensack, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hackensack, NJ are Fanny Meyer Hillers, Nellie K. Parker and Jackson Avenue. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hackensack, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Hackensack have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hackensack, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fanny Meyer Hillers
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
56 Longview Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7870
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7870
Gr: PK-4 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Nellie K. Parker
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
261 Maple Hill Dr
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-8020
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-8020
Gr: PK-4 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Jackson Avenue
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
421 Jackson Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7990
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7990
Gr: PK-4 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Fairmount
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 Grand Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7890
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7890
Gr: PK-4 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Hackensack, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
321 State St
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-8170
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-8170
Gr: 5-6 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
360 Union St
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7842
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7842
Gr: 7-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Vocational & Technical Hgh-hackensack High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
200 Hackensack Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,104 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hackensack, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hackensack, NJ include Fanny Meyer Hillers, Nellie K. Parker and Jackson Avenue.
How many public preschools are located in Hackensack?
4 public preschools are located in Hackensack.
What is the racial composition of students in Hackensack?
Hackensack public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hackensack are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hackensack include: Fairmount vs. Nellie K. Parker, Nellie K. Parker vs. Fairmount, Jackson Avenue vs. Fanny Meyer Hillers
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