For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 789 students in Stanhope, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Stanhope, NJ are Valley Road School and Byram Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanhope, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Stanhope have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Stanhope, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Road School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24 Valley Road
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-0008
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-0008
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Byram Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 Mansfield Drive
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-1047
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-1047
Gr: PK-4 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Stanhope, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
55 Lackawanna Drive
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-2553
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-2553
Gr: K-2 | 360 students Minority enrollment: 6%
19 Linden Avenue
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-0008
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-0008
Gr: K-1 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Stanhope, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Stanhope, NJ include Valley Road School and Byram Lakes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Stanhope?
2 public preschools are located in Stanhope.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanhope?
Stanhope public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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