For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 687 students in Bloomfield, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Bloomfield, NJ are Fairview Elementary School and The Early Childhood Center Forest Glen. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bloomfield, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Bloomfield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bloomfield, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
376 Berkeley Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8550
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8550
Grades: PK-6
| 500 students
Rank: #22.
The Early Childhood Center Forest Glen
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
280 Davey Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8698
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8698
Grades: PK
| 187 students
Bloomfield, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bloomfield Technical Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
209 Franklin Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 412-2206
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 412-2206
Grades: 9-12
| 509 students
Memorial Hall High School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
236 Hoover Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 259-1870
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 259-1870
Grades: 7-12
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bloomfield, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Bloomfield, NJ include Fairview Elementary School and The Early Childhood Center Forest Glen.
How many public preschools are located in Bloomfield?
2 public preschools are located in Bloomfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Bloomfield?
Bloomfield public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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