For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 517 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 41% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in West Orange, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 41% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
747 Nothfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 435-9630
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 435-9630
Gr: PK | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
242 Main Street
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 567-3435
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 567-3435
Gr: PK | 54 students Minority enrollment: 89%
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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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