For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 586 students in West Milford, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in West Milford, NJ are Marshall Hill Elementary School and Maple Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Milford, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in West Milford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in West Milford, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marshall Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Marshall Hill Road
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-1705
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-1705
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Maple Road Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36 Maple Road
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-1704
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-1704
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in West Milford, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in West Milford, NJ include Marshall Hill Elementary School and Maple Road Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in West Milford?
2 public preschools are located in West Milford.
What is the racial composition of students in West Milford?
West Milford public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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