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#1797 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Garfield Public Preschool Annex
School · Garfield Public School District · Garfield, NJ
A school in Garfield, NJ serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
464 OUTWATER LANE, Garfield, NJ 07026
- 14.9:1 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
42.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Garfield Public Preschool Annex sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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 3 at HeadstartEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK | 0.2 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Columbus SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Margaret P Muscarelle Child Development CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Thomas Jefferson School #9Enrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.6 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
- #9 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 Annex is listed in Garfield Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garfield Public Preschool Annex
Garfield Public Preschool Annex is a public school in Garfield, NJ, part of Garfield Public School District, serving approximately 134 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,797 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garfield Public Preschool Annex
What grades does Garfield Public Preschool Annex serve?
Garfield Public Preschool Annex serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Garfield Public Preschool Annex?
Garfield Public Preschool Annex has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Public Preschool Annex?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Public Preschool Annex is 14.9:1. 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 Annex rank in NJ?
Garfield Public Preschool Annex ranks #1,797 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Garfield Public Preschool Annex's MySchoolScout rating?
Garfield Public Preschool Annex has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Annex a charter school?
No, Garfield Public Preschool Annex is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garfield Public Preschool Annex a Title I school?
No, Garfield Public Preschool Annex is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garfield Public Preschool Annex?
42.5% of students at Garfield Public Preschool Annex 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
- 134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.0%
- Phone
- (973) 272-7470
- 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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