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Best Paramus Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,262 students in Paramus, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Paramus, NJ are Memorial Elementary School, Parkway Elementary School and Autistic Continuum. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paramus, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Paramus have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Paramus, NJ (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
East 203 Midland Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Gr: PK-4 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
145 E. Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Gr: PK-4 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Autistic Continuum
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Behavioral Continuum
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Life Skills Continuum
Special Education School
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Multiple Disabilities Continuum
Special Education School
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
N. A. Bleshman Regional Day School
Special Education School
333 East Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Paramus, New Jersey

Paramus, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
296 E Ridgewood Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 599-6185
Gr: 9-11 | 13 students
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
E.285 Pascack Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Paramus, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Paramus, NJ include Memorial Elementary School, Parkway Elementary School and Autistic Continuum.
How many public preschools are located in Paramus?
8 public preschools are located in Paramus.
What is the racial composition of students in Paramus?
Paramus public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Paramus are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Paramus include: Life Skills Continuum vs. Autistic Continuum, Behavioral Continuum vs. Autistic Continuum

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