For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 522 students in Basking Ridge, NJ. The top-ranked public preschool in Basking Ridge, NJ is Mount Prospect Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Basking Ridge, NJ public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Basking Ridge have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Basking Ridge, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
111 Hansom Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 470-1600
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 470-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Basking Ridge, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Basking Ridge, NJ include Mount Prospect Elementary School. Basking Ridge has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public preschools are located in Basking Ridge?
1 public preschools are located in Basking Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Basking Ridge?
Basking Ridge public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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