For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 479 students in Wood Ridge, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschool in Wood Ridge, NJ is Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood Ridge, NJ public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Wood Ridge have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wood Ridge, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Wood Ridge Ave
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
(201) 933-6777
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
(201) 933-6777
Gr: PK-3 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wood Ridge, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wood Ridge, NJ include Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wood Ridge?
1 public preschools are located in Wood Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood Ridge?
Wood Ridge public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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