For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 605 students in Clinton, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschool in Clinton, NJ is Clinton Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clinton, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clinton Public School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 School Street
Clinton, NJ 08809
(908) 735-8512
Clinton, NJ 08809
(908) 735-8512
Gr: PK-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
27 Belvidere Avenue
Clinton, NJ 08809
(908) 735-7916
Clinton, NJ 08809
(908) 735-7916
Gr: PK | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Clinton, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hunterdon Developmental Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Main St
Clinton, NJ 08809
(908) 735-4031
Clinton, NJ 08809
(908) 735-4031
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clinton, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clinton, NJ include Clinton Public School.
How many public preschools are located in Clinton?
2 public preschools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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