For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 358 students in Cliffwood, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschool in Cliffwood, NJ is Cliffwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cliffwood, NJ public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Cliffwood have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cliffwood, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cliffwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
422 Cliffwood Avenue
Cliffwood, NJ 07721
(732) 705-5600
Cliffwood, NJ 07721
(732) 705-5600
Gr: PK-3 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cliffwood, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cliffwood, NJ include Cliffwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cliffwood?
1 public preschools are located in Cliffwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Cliffwood?
Cliffwood public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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