For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,084 students in Bergenfield, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Bergenfield, NJ are Lincoln Elementary School, Hoover Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bergenfield, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Bergenfield have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bergenfield, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Highview Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8759
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8759
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
273 Murray Hill Terrace
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8582
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8582
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 N Franklin Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8581
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8581
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bergenfield, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Bergenfield, NJ include Lincoln Elementary School, Hoover Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bergenfield?
3 public preschools are located in Bergenfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Bergenfield?
Bergenfield public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Bergenfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bergenfield include: Hoover Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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