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Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart
School · Garfield Public School District · Garfield, NJ
A school in Garfield, NJ serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
541 Midland Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 8 schools in Garfield.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,953/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Garfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,701
Median home value
$454,300
Median rent
$1,612/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
45.4%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Public Preschool AnnexEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK | 0.2 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Margaret P Muscarelle Child Development CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Christopher Columbus School #8Enrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Thomas Jefferson School #9Enrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 369 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Garfield Public School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 of 11
- District spending per student
- $27,656NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart is listed in Garfield Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart
Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart is a public school in Garfield, NJ, part of Garfield Public School District, serving approximately 105 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,604 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart
What grades does Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart serve?
Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart?
Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart rank in NJ?
Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart ranks #1,604 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart's MySchoolScout rating?
Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart a charter school?
No, Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart a Title I school?
No, Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart?
56.2% of students at Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 105
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Phone
- (973) 772-0016
- Area population (ZIP 07026)
- 32,502
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 39
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07026; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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