For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 721 students in Boonton, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschool in Boonton, NJ is Rockaway Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boonton, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Boonton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Boonton, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockaway Valley School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Valley Road
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 334-4162
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 334-4162
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
720 Birch Street
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 335-9700
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 335-9700
Gr: PK-2 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Boonton, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Boonton, NJ include Rockaway Valley School.
How many public preschools are located in Boonton?
2 public preschools are located in Boonton.
What is the racial composition of students in Boonton?
Boonton public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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