For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,356 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 74% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), 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 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08540, NJ Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
58 Riverside Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4260
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4260
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Littlebrook School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39 Magnolia Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4250
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Johnson Park School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4240
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4240
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Community Park School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
372 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
08540, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 497-2820
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 497-2820
Gr: PK-7 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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