For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 532 students in Roselle, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschool in Roselle, NJ is Dr. Charles C. Polk School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roselle, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Roselle have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Roselle, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr. Charles C. Polk School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Warren St
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2061
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2061
Gr: PK-4 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
150 East 3rd Avenue
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2040
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2040
Gr: K | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Roselle, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Roselle, NJ include Dr. Charles C. Polk School.
How many public preschools are located in Roselle?
2 public preschools are located in Roselle.
What is the racial composition of students in Roselle?
Roselle public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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