For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 535 students in Dumont, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschool in Dumont, NJ is Selzer Elementarymiddle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dumont, NJ public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Dumont have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dumont, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Selzer Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
435 Prospect Ave
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3030
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3030
Gr: PK-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dumont, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dumont, NJ include Selzer Elementarymiddle School.
How many public preschools are located in Dumont?
1 public preschools are located in Dumont.
What is the racial composition of students in Dumont?
Dumont public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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