For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 471 students in Saddle River, NJ. The top-ranked public preschool in Saddle River, NJ is Wandell School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saddle River, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Saddle River have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Saddle River, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wandell School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
97 E Allendale Rd
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 327-0727
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 327-0727
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
391 W Saddle River Rd
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 961-6300
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 961-6300
Gr: PK-2 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Saddle River, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Saddle River, NJ include Wandell School. Saddle River has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public preschools are located in Saddle River?
2 public preschools are located in Saddle River.
What is the racial composition of students in Saddle River?
Saddle River public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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