Top 3 Best Princeton Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,375 students in Princeton, NJ. The top ranked public preschools in Princeton, NJ are Riverside School, Littlebrook School and Johnson Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Princeton, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Princeton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Princeton, NJ (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
58 Riverside Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4260
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #22.
Littlebrook School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
39 Magnolia Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Johnson Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4240
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #44.
Community Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
372 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
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Princeton, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 497-2820
Grades: PK-7
| 353 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Princeton, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Princeton, NJ include Riverside School, Littlebrook School and Johnson Park School. Princeton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public preschools are located in Princeton?
4 public preschools are located in Princeton.
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton?
Princeton public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Princeton are often viewed compared to one another?

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