For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,379 students in 08540, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 08540, NJ are Riverside School, Littlebrook School and Johnson Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08540 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08540, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08540, NJ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
58 Riverside Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4260
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4260
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Littlebrook School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39 Magnolia Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4250
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
Johnson Park School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4240
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4240
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #44.
Community Park School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
372 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
08540, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 497-2820
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 497-2820
Grades: PK-7
| 353 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 08540, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 08540, NJ include Riverside School, Littlebrook School and Johnson Park School.
How many public preschools are located in 08540?
4 public preschools are located in 08540.
What is the racial composition of students in 08540?
08540 public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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