For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 557 students in West Orange, NJ.
The top ranked public preschool in West Orange, NJ is Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Orange, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in West Orange have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in West Orange, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
289 Main St
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5385
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5385
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: n/an/a
747 Nothfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 435-9630
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 435-9630
Grades: PK
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
242 Main Street
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 736-1282
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 736-1282
Grades: PK
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in West Orange, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in West Orange, NJ include Washington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in West Orange?
3 public preschools are located in West Orange.
What is the racial composition of students in West Orange?
West Orange public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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