For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 699 students in 08534, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 08534, NJ are Toll Gate Grammar School and Stony Brook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08534 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08534, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08534, NJ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Toll Gate Grammar School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
275 So Main Street
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4008
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4008
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Stony Brook Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 Stephenson Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4006
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4006
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
08534, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20 Stephenson Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4000
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4000
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 08534, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 08534, NJ include Toll Gate Grammar School and Stony Brook Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 08534?
2 public preschools are located in 08534.
What is the racial composition of students in 08534?
08534 public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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