Best Scotch Plains Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,833 students in Scotch Plains, NJ. The top-ranked public preschools in Scotch Plains, NJ are J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School and School One Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Scotch Plains, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Scotch Plains have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).