Best Hawthorne Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 264 students in Hawthorne, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschool in Hawthorne, NJ is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawthorne, NJ public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Hawthorne have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Hawthorne, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
233 Goffle Hill Road
Hawthorne, NJ 07507
(973) 423-6480
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hawthorne, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hawthorne, NJ include Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hawthorne?
1 public preschools are located in Hawthorne.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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