For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 621 students in Califon, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Califon, NJ are Tewksbury Elementary School, Califon 51±¬ÁÏ and Valley View School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Califon, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Califon have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Califon, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tewksbury Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
109 Fairmount Road East
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 832-2594
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 832-2594
Grades: PK-4
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Califon 51±¬ÁÏ
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6 School Street
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 832-2828
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 832-2828
Grades: PK-8
| 84 students
Rank: #33.
Valley View School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Route 513
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 832-2175
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 832-2175
Grades: PK-4
| 277 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Califon, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Califon, NJ include Tewksbury Elementary School, Califon 51±¬ÁÏ and Valley View School.
How many public preschools are located in Califon?
3 public preschools are located in Califon.
What is the racial composition of students in Califon?
Califon public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Califon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Califon include: Valley View School vs. Califon 51±¬ÁÏ, Tewksbury Elementary School vs. Califon 51±¬ÁÏ, Valley View School vs. Tewksbury Elementary School
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