For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,203 students in 08822, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 08822, NJ are Barley Sheaf Elementary School, Robert Hunter Elementary School and Francis A. Desmares Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08822 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08822, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08822, NJ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barley Sheaf Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 Barley Sheaf Road
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7584
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7584
Gr: PK-4 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Robert Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8 Dayton Road
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7620
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7620
Gr: PK-4 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Francis A. Desmares Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16 Old Clinton Road
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7540
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7540
Gr: PK-4 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 08822, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 08822, NJ include Barley Sheaf Elementary School, Robert Hunter Elementary School and Francis A. Desmares Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 08822?
3 public preschools are located in 08822.
What is the racial composition of students in 08822?
08822 public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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