Top 10 Best Sussex County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public preschools serving 6,039 students in Sussex County, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Sussex County, NJ are Alpine Elementary School, Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School and Valley Road School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sussex County, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Sussex County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Sussex County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
151 Andover Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-3107
Grades: PK-2
| 725 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
780 Route 94
Newton, NJ 07860
(908) 362-6319
Grades: PK-6
| 128 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Valley Road School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24 Valley Road
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-0008
Grades: PK-8
| 299 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Byram Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11 Mansfield Drive
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-1047
Grades: PK-4
| 427 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Marian E. Mckeown Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
One School Road
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-5300
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Rank: #66.
Hardyston Township Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
50 Route 23
Franklin, NJ 07416
(973) 823-7000
Grades: PK-4
| 320 students
Rank: #77.
Stillwater Township School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
904 Stillwater Road
Stillwater, NJ 07875
(973) 383-6171
Grades: PK-6
| 266 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Florence M. Burd
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
219 Newton Sparta Road, (andov
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5257
Grades: PK-4
| 218 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Fredon Township School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
459 Route 94
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-4151
Grades: PK-6
| 186 students
Rank: #1010.
Hamburg School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Linwood Avenue
Hamburg, NJ 07419
(973) 827-7570
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
Rank: #1111.
Frankford Township School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Pines Road
Branchville, NJ 07826
(973) 948-3727
Grades: PK-8
| 503 students
Rank: #1212.
Lafayette Township School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
178 Beaver Run Road
Lafayette, NJ 07848
(973) 875-3344
Grades: PK-8
| 202 students
Rank: #1313.
Ogdensburg Borough School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Main Street
Ogdensburg, NJ 07439
(973) 827-7126
Grades: PK-8
| 265 students
Rank: #1414.
Franklin Borough School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Washington Avenue
Franklin, NJ 07416
(973) 827-9775
Grades: PK-8
| 477 students
Rank: #1515.
Montague Township School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
475 Route 206
Montague, NJ 07827
(973) 293-7131
Grades: PK-8
| 272 students
Rank: #1616.
Durban Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
616 Durban Avenue
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
(973) 398-8807
Grades: PK-1
| 235 students
Rank: #1717.
Merriam Avenue School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
81 Merriam Avenue
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7202
Grades: PK-4
| 451 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clifton E. Lawrence
31 Ryan Road
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-8820
Grades: PK-2
| 381 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Hills Academy
Special Education School
10 Gail Court
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 579-6980
Grades: PK-12
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
Walnut Ridge School
625 Route 517
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-2801
Grades: PK
| 100 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sussex County, NJ

Sussex County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
55 Lackawanna Drive
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-2553
Grades: K-2
| 360 students
452 Lakeside Blvd
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
(973) 398-8807
Grades: PK-1
| 275 students
19 Linden Avenue
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-0008
Grades: K-1
| 88 students
19 Linden Ave
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 448-2830
Grades: PK
| n/a students
135 Morris Turnpike
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 948-0354
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Sussex County, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Sussex County, NJ include Alpine Elementary School, Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School and Valley Road School.
How many public preschools are located in Sussex County, NJ?
20 public preschools are located in Sussex County, NJ.
What is the racial composition of students in Sussex County, NJ?
Sussex County, NJ public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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