For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 484 students in Rutherford, NJ.
The top ranked public preschool in Rutherford, NJ is Lincoln School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rutherford, NJ public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Rutherford have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rutherford, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
414 Montross Avenue
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Grades: PK-3
| 484 students
Rutherford, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
56 Elliott Pl
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Grades: 9-12
| 784 students
109 Sylvan St
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Grades: K-5
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rutherford, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Rutherford, NJ include Lincoln School.
How many public preschools are located in Rutherford?
1 public preschools are located in Rutherford.
What is the racial composition of students in Rutherford?
Rutherford public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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