For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,561 students in 08865, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 08865, NJ are Harmony Township School, Lopatcong Elementary School and Alpha Borough School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08865 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08865, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08865, NJ Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Harmony Township School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2551 Belvidere Road
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-1001
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-1001
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lopatcong Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
263 Route 57
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-0800
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-0800
Gr: PK-4 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Alpha Borough School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
817 North Boulevard
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-5000
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-5000
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Pohatcong Township School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Rte 519
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-8155
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-8155
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
459 Center Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3010
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3010
Gr: PK-1 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
08865, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
712 South Main Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2476
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2476
Gr: 3-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Delaware Park School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Second & Aurora Sts.
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-6388
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-6388
Gr: K | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
120 Filmore Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-2263
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-2263
Gr: 1-3 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Fairview Avenue
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2688
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2688
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 08865, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 08865, NJ include Harmony Township School, Lopatcong Elementary School and Alpha Borough School.
How many public preschools are located in 08865?
5 public preschools are located in 08865.
What is the racial composition of students in 08865?
08865 public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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