For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,538 students in 08865, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 08865, NJ are Lopatcong Elementary School, Harmony Township School and Alpha Borough School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08865 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08865, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08865, NJ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lopatcong Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
263 Route 57
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-0800
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-0800
Grades: PK-4
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Harmony Township School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2551 Belvidere Road
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-1001
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-1001
Grades: PK-8
| 184 students
Rank: #33.
Alpha Borough School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
817 North Boulevard
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-5000
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-5000
Grades: PK-8
| 198 students
Rank: #44.
Pohatcong Township School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 Rte 519
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-8155
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-8155
Grades: PK-8
| 312 students
Rank: n/an/a
459 Center Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3010
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3010
Grades: PK-1
| 470 students
08865, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
712 South Main Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2476
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2476
Grades: 3-5
| 279 students
Delaware Park School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Second & Aurora Sts.
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-6388
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-6388
Grades: K
| 97 students
120 Filmore Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-2263
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-2263
Grades: 1-3
| 211 students
Fairview Avenue
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2688
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2688
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 08865, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 08865, NJ include Lopatcong Elementary School, Harmony Township School and Alpha Borough School.
How many public preschools are located in 08865?
5 public preschools are located in 08865.
What is the racial composition of students in 08865?
08865 public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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