For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,145 students in 08873, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 08873, NJ are Macafee Road School, Conerly Road School and Elizabeth Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08873 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08873, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 08873, NJ Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macafee Road School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
53 Macafee Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9097
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9097
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Conerly Road School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35 Conerly Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9362
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9362
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Elizabeth Avenue School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
363 Elizabeth Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-0113
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-0113
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Pine Grove Manor School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Highland Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-2424
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-2424
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Hillcrest School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Franklin Blvd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-0170
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-0170
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
08873, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Franklin Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
49 Napolean Court
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 764-4102
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 764-4102
Gr: K-6 | 214 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 08873, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 08873, NJ include Macafee Road School, Conerly Road School and Elizabeth Avenue School.
How many public preschools are located in 08873?
5 public preschools are located in 08873.
What is the racial composition of students in 08873?
08873 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).
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