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#1482 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center
School · Garfield Public School District
241 RAY STREET, Garfield, NJ 07026
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 8 schools in Garfield. Learn more
Enrollment
224
Student-Teacher
12.4:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
224
Student-Teacher
12.4:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#1,482 of 2,466
In Garfield
#7 of 11
public schools
In district
#7 of 11
Garfield Public School District
School environment
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center
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About Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center is a public school in Garfield, NJ, part of Garfield Public School District. Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center serves approximately 224 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,482 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
- This school 6.0 · Average
- District avg 6.3
- NJ avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
34.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center Compares
See how Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
241 RAY STREET, Garfield, NJ 07026
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. Washington Irving School #4 (rated 7.8/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Gantner Avenue School (rated 7.8/10, 0.3 miles away, in nearby Elmwood Park), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10 (rated 7.5/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Passaic), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Garfield, see our Garfield schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Garfield Middle School Garfield | 0.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Washington Irving School #4 Garfield | 0.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Gantner Avenue School Elmwood Park | 0.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Garfield High School Garfield | 0.6 mi | 4.0 |
| ST LEO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elmwood Park | 0.7 mi | 6.5 |
| RAINBOW MONTESSORI - CLIFTON Clifton | 0.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Thomas Jefferson School #9 Garfield | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Christopher Columbus School #8 Garfield | 0.9 mi | 7.3 |
| MARGARET P MUSCARELLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Garfield | 0.9 mi | — |
| School #12 Clifton | 1.1 mi | 7.2 |
| Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10 Passaic | 1.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 Passaic | 1.3 mi | 5.1 |
| Muhammad Ali School Number 23 Passaic | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 Passaic | 1.3 mi | 4.7 |
| ST NICHOLAS UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Passaic | 1.3 mi | 6.4 |
| Hope Academy Passaic | 1.3 mi | 4.8 |
| Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart Garfield | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Abraham Lincoln School Number 24 Passaic | 1.4 mi | — |
| School #11 Clifton | 1.1 mi | 6.4 |
| School #17 Clifton | 1.3 mi | 5.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07026 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$75,701
Median Home Value
$454,300
Median Rent
$1,612/mo
Population
32,502
College Educated
24.3%
Homeownership
45.4%
Avg Commute
27.8 min
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Median Age
39
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center
What grades does Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center serve?
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center?
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center rank in NJ?
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center ranks #1,482 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center a charter school?
No, Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center?
34.4% of students at Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 224
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 34.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.2%
- Phone
- (973) 253-6615
Resources & Links
District
Garfield Public School District- District Enrollment
- 4,871
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $27,656
- District Rank
- #7 of 11
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