For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 376 students in Oakland, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschool in Oakland, NJ is Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland, NJ public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Oakland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Oakland, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
114 Seminole Ave
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-4147
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-4147
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Oakland, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Oakland, NJ include Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Oakland?
1 public preschools are located in Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland?
Oakland public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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