For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,010 students in Haledon, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Haledon, NJ are Memorial Elementary School, Haledon Public School and Prospect Park School No. 1. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Haledon, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Haledon have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Haledon, NJ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Squaw Brook Rd.
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 427-8993
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 427-8993
Gr: PK-4 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Haledon Public School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
91 Henry Street
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-9000
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-9000
Gr: PK-8 | 1,005 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Prospect Park School No. 1
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
94 Brown Avenue
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-7909
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-7909
Gr: PK-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Haledon, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Child S Shelter Of Passaic Co. (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
40 Valleyview Road
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 904-6270
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 904-6270
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Destiny Academy High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
13 Wagaraw Blvd
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 942-7053
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 942-7053
The Park School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
13 Wagaraw Blvd
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 942-7053
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 942-7053
Gr: Inquire with school
Strive Alternative Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13 Waganaw Blvd
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 321-0096
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 321-0096
Gr: 6-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Haledon, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Haledon, NJ include Memorial Elementary School, Haledon Public School and Prospect Park School No. 1.
How many public preschools are located in Haledon?
3 public preschools are located in Haledon.
What is the racial composition of students in Haledon?
Haledon public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Haledon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Haledon include: Prospect Park School No. 1 vs. Haledon Public School, Haledon Public School vs. Prospect Park School No. 1
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