For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,417 students in Newton, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Newton, NJ are Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School, Florence M. Burd and Marian E. Mckeown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Newton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Newton, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
780 Route 94
Newton, NJ 07860
(908) 362-6319
Newton, NJ 07860
(908) 362-6319
Gr: PK-6 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Florence M. Burd
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
219 Newton Sparta Road, (andov
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5257
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5257
Gr: PK-4 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Marian E. Mckeown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One School Road
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-5300
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-5300
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Fredon Township School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
459 Route 94
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-4151
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-4151
Gr: PK-6 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Merriam Avenue School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
81 Merriam Avenue
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7202
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7202
Gr: PK-4 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Newton, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sussex County Juv Det Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
135 Morris Turnpike
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 948-0354
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 948-0354
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Newton, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Newton, NJ include Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School, Florence M. Burd and Marian E. Mckeown Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Newton?
5 public preschools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Newton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Newton include: Florence M. Burd vs. Fredon Township School, Fredon Township School vs. Florence M. Burd
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