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Best Sussex County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public preschools serving 6,810 students in Sussex County, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sussex County, NJ are Alpine Elementary School, Stillwater Township School and Green Hills School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sussex County, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Sussex County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Sussex County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alpine Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 86% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
151 Andover Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-3107
Gr: PK-2 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Stillwater Township School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
904 Stillwater Road
Stillwater, NJ 07875
(973) 383-6171
Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Green Hills School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
69 Mackerly Road
Greendell, NJ 07839
(973) 300-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
780 Route 94
Newton, NJ 07860
(908) 362-6319
Gr: PK-6 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Florence M. Burd
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
219 Newton Sparta Road, (andov
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5257
Gr: PK-4 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Hardyston Township Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
50 Route 23
Franklin, NJ 07416
(973) 823-7000
Gr: PK-4 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Marian E. Mckeown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
One School Road
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-5300
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Ogdensburg Borough School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Main Street
Ogdensburg, NJ 07439
(973) 827-7126
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Valley Road School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24 Valley Road
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-0008
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Byram Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11 Mansfield Drive
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-1047
Gr: PK-4 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Fredon Township School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
459 Route 94
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-4151
Gr: PK-6 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
Hamburg School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30 Linwood Avenue
Hamburg, NJ 07419
(973) 827-7570
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1313.
Frankford Township School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4 Pines Road
Branchville, NJ 07826
(973) 948-3727
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
Merriam Avenue School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
81 Merriam Avenue
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7202
Gr: PK-4 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1515.
Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Route 560
Layton, NJ 07851
(973) 948-4450
Gr: PK-6 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1616.
Franklin Borough School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Washington Avenue
Franklin, NJ 07416
(973) 827-9775
Gr: PK-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1717.
Lafayette Township School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
178 Beaver Run Road
Lafayette, NJ 07848
(973) 875-3344
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1818.
Montague Township School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
475 Route 206
Montague, NJ 07827
(973) 293-7131
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1919.
Durban Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
616 Durban Avenue
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
(973) 398-8807
Gr: PK-1 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Clifton E. Lawrence
31 Ryan Road
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-8820
Gr: PK-2 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Hills Academy
Special Education School
10 Gail Court
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 579-6980
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Walnut Ridge School
625 Route 517
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 764-2801
Gr: PK | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sussex County, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sussex County, NJ include Alpine Elementary School, Stillwater Township School and Green Hills School.
How many public preschools are located in Sussex County?
21 public preschools are located in Sussex County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sussex County?
Sussex County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Sussex County are often viewed compared to one another?

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