For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,145 students in Somerset, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Somerset, NJ are Macafee Road School, Elizabeth Avenue School and Conerly Road School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Somerset have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Somerset, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Macafee Road School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
53 Macafee Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9097
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9097
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #22.
Elizabeth Avenue School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
363 Elizabeth Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-0113
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-0113
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #33.
Conerly Road School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35 Conerly Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9362
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9362
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #44.
Pine Grove Manor School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 Highland Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-2424
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-2424
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #55.
Hillcrest School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Franklin Blvd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-0170
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-0170
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Somerset, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Franklin Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
49 Napolean Court
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 764-4102
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 764-4102
Grades: K-6
| 214 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Somerset, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Somerset, NJ include Macafee Road School, Elizabeth Avenue School and Conerly Road School.
How many public preschools are located in Somerset?
5 public preschools are located in Somerset.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset?
Somerset public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Somerset are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Somerset include: Pine Grove Manor School vs. Macafee Road School, Elizabeth Avenue School vs. Conerly Road School, Macafee Road School vs. Pine Grove Manor School
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