GARFIELD PUBLIC PRESCHOOL ANNEX
GARFIELD PUBLIC PRESCHOOL ANNEX is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Garfield Public School District school district, located in GARFIELD, NJ with about 149 students. With about 10 teachers, GARFIELD PUBLIC PRESCHOOL ANNEX has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The GARFIELD PUBLIC PRESCHOOL ANNEX, located at 464 Outwater Lane in Garfield, New Jersey, serves as a dedicated facility within the Garfield Public School District focused on early childhood development. As a specialized annex, the school is designed to provide a foundational educational environment for the community’s youngest learners, typically catering to children in the preschool age bracket. The facility operates with the primary goal of preparing students for their transition into elementary school by fostering essential social, emotional, and cognitive skills through age-appropriate curriculum and structured play.
Because the annex functions as an extension of the broader Garfield Public School system, it adheres to the district’s academic standards while providing a space specifically tailored to the unique needs of early learners. By concentrating resources and specialized staff in this location, the school creates a focused atmosphere for foundational growth. Parents and guardians in the Garfield area often look to this annex as a key entry point into the local public school experience, ensuring that children receive a consistent and supportive introduction to formal schooling.
For more information, contact GARFIELD PUBLIC PRESCHOOL ANNEX at (973) 272-7470 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GARFIELD, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7470
GARFIELD PUBLIC PRESCHOOL ANNEX is a public school in GARFIELD, NJ with about 149 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Garfield Public School District
- Total Students:
- 149
- Teachers:
- 10.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 149 students
- White
- 47.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 45.6%
- Black or African American
- 5.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Female
- 55.7%
- Male
- 44.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.