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Best Middlesex County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 58 public preschools serving 21,671 students in Middlesex County, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Middlesex County, NJ are Monmouth Junction Elementary School, Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro and Cranbury School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Middlesex County, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Middlesex County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Middlesex County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monmouth Junction Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
630 Ridge Road
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-6981
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 Wyndhurst Drive
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-8330
Gr: PK-3 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Cranbury School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23 N Main St
Cranbury, NJ 08512
(609) 395-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Oak Tree Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
226 Applegarth Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(609) 655-7642
Gr: PK-3 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
371 Cranbury Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6820
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Kennedy Park Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Goodrich Avenue
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 602-8424
Gr: PK-K | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Lawrence Brook Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
48 Sullivan Way
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6870
Gr: PK-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Frost Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
65 Frost Avenue
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6850
Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Lynn Crest Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
98 Ira Avenue
Colonia, NJ 07067
(732) 499-6558
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Irwin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
71 Racetrack Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6840
Gr: PK-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Constable Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
29 Constable Road
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-2488
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Bowne-munro Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
120 Main Street
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6810
Gr: PK-4 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Brunswick Acres Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
41 Kory Drive
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-6621
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Hazelwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Hazelwood Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Gr: PK-3 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1515.
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
720 Inman Avenue
Colonia, NJ 07067
(732) 499-6553
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1616.
Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
105 Andrew Street
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 968-1052
Gr: PK-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1717.
Greenbrook Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
23 Roberts Street
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-2480
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1818.
Chittick Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5 Flagler Street
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6830
Gr: PK-4 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1919.
Parkview School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
80 Violet Terrace
Milltown, NJ 08850
(732) 214-2360
Gr: PK-3 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2020.
Mill Lake
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
115 Monmouth Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 251-5336
Gr: PK-3 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2121.
John Adams
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1450 Redmond Street
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3102
Gr: PK-4 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2222.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
65 Dane Street
Sayreville, NJ 08872
(732) 525-5240
Gr: PK-3 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2323.
Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Pennsylvania Avenue
Colonia, NJ 07067
(732) 499-6566
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2424.
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
83 Post Blvd
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Gr: PK-4 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2525.
Arthur M. Judd
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1595 Roosevelt Avenue
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3202
Gr: PK-4 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2626.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
28 Front Street
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-0400
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2727.
South Amboy Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
249 John Street
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 525-2118
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2828.
John P. Faber Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 High Street
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2929.
Livingston Park
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1128 Livingston Avenue
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3302
Gr: PK-4 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3030.
Nathan Hale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
678 Roosevelt Avenue
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Gr: PK-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3131.
Matthew Jago Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
99 Central Avenue
Sewaren, NJ 07077
(732) 602-8428
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3232.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Carteret Avenue
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Gr: PK-4 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3333.
Parsons
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
116 Hollywood Street
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3402
Gr: PK-4 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3434.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
133 Tunison Rd
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3535.
Lord Stirling Community School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Redmond Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Middlesex County, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Middlesex County, NJ include Monmouth Junction Elementary School, Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro and Cranbury School.
How many public preschools are located in Middlesex County?
57 public preschools are located in Middlesex County.
What is the racial composition of students in Middlesex County?
Middlesex County public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Middlesex County are often viewed compared to one another?

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