For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 424 students in Wharton, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschool in Wharton, NJ is Marie V. Duffy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wharton, NJ public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Wharton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wharton, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marie V. Duffy Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
137 East Central Avenue
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 361-2506
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 361-2506
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wharton, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wharton, NJ include Marie V. Duffy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wharton?
1 public preschools are located in Wharton.
What is the racial composition of students in Wharton?
Wharton public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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