For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,487 students in Lodi, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Lodi, NJ are Columbus School, Hilltop School and Roosevelt School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lodi, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Lodi have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lodi, NJ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Columbus School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
370 Westervelt Place
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 478-0514
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 478-0514
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Hilltop School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Kipp Avenue
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 778-1213
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 778-1213
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Roosevelt School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
435 Passaic Avenue
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 777-8511
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 777-8511
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Wilson School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80 Union Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 473-8189
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 473-8189
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Washington School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 N Main Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 777-8513
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 777-8513
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Moonachie Campus
Special Education School
Robert L. Craig School, 20 Wes
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 249-0995
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 249-0995
Gr: PK-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Lodi, New Jersey 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Moonachie Annex (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Lodi (moonachie) Campus
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 249-0995
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 249-0995
Gr: Inquire with school | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lodi, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Lodi, NJ include Columbus School, Hilltop School and Roosevelt School.
How many public preschools are located in Lodi?
6 public preschools are located in Lodi.
What is the racial composition of students in Lodi?
Lodi public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lodi are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lodi include: Columbus School vs. Hilltop School, Wilson School vs. Washington School, Washington School vs. Wilson School
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