For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 765 students in Montclair, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschool in Montclair, NJ is Bradford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montclair, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Montclair have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Montclair, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
87 Mt Hebron Rd
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4155
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4155
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
32 Cedar Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4222
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4222
Gr: PK-2 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Montclair, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Montclair, NJ include Bradford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Montclair?
2 public preschools are located in Montclair.
What is the racial composition of students in Montclair?
Montclair public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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