Best Public Preschools in Linden, NJ (2025-26)

Best Linden Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,179 students in Linden, NJ.

The top ranked public preschools in Linden, NJ are Number 9, Number 10 and Number 5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Linden, NJ public preschools have an score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Linden have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Linden, NJ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Number 9

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
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1401 Deerfield Terrace
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-5164

Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

Number 10

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
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2801 Highland Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2043

Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

Number 5

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
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1014 Bower Street
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2666

Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #44.

Number 8

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
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500 West Blancke St.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-4397

Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: #55.

Number 4

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
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1602 Dill Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-3286

Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.

Number 6

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
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19 East Morris Ave.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-3003

Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.

Winfield Township

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
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7 1/2 Gulfstream Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7410

Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Rank: #88.

Number 1

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 26%)
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728 North Wood Ave.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2668

Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Rank: #99.

Number 2

(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
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1700 South Wood Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-3287

Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

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Linden, New Jersey 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Union County Jdc High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1075 Edward Street
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 523-1590

Gr: 8-11 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Linden, NJ?

The top ranked public preschools in Linden, NJ include Number 9, Number 10 and Number 5.

How many public preschools are located in Linden?

9 public preschools are located in Linden.

What is the racial composition of students in Linden?

Linden 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).

Which public preschools in Linden are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public preschools in Linden include: Number 6 vs. Number 5, Number 5 vs. Number 6, Number 1 vs. Number 2