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Best Mercer County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 27 public preschools serving 10,277 students in Mercer County, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Mercer County, NJ are Riverside School, Littlebrook School and Johnson Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Mercer County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
58 Riverside Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4260
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Littlebrook School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
39 Magnolia Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Johnson Park School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4240
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Toll Gate Grammar School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
275 So Main Street
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4008
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Stony Brook Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20 Stephenson Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4006
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Community Park School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
372 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
35 Princeton Avenue
Hopewell, NJ 08525
(609) 737-4007
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Sharon School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
234 Sharon Road
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 632-0960
Gr: PK-4 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Maurice Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
303 305 Clarksville Road
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5425
Gr: PK-3 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Bear Tavern Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1162 Bear Tavern Road
Titusville, NJ 08560
(609) 737-4005
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Lawrenceville Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40 Craven Lane
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5570
Gr: PK-3 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1212.
Yardville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
450 Yardville Allentown Rd
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4170
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1313.
University Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
645 Paxson Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4167
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1414.
Eldridge Park School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
55 Lawn Park Ave
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5560
Gr: PK-3 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1515.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2939 Princeton Pike
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5540
Gr: PK-3 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1616.
Yardville Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3880 South Broad Street
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4171
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1717.
Francis Lore Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13 Westwood Drive
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 538-9800
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2069 Greenwood Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 631-4151
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Kisthardt Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Harcourt Drive
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4153
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Klockner Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
830 Klockner Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4154
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2121.
William L Antheil Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
339 Ewingville Road
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 538-9800
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2222.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
446 Parkway Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2323.
Kuser Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Newkirk Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 631-4155
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2424.
George E. Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Park Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4169
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Lalor Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Barnt Deklyn Road
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4156
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Joseph F. Cappello School
Special Education School
1072 Old Trenton Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 588-8485
Gr: PK-3 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Marie H Katzenbach Elementary Middle School For The Deaf
Special Education School
320 Sullivan Way
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 530-3120
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 83%
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Mercer County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy/full-time Programs Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
1085 Old Trenton Rd
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-5144
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Albert Elias Highfields (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
188 Lindberg Rd
Hopewell, NJ 08525
(609) 466-0740
Alfred Reed School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11 Buttonwood Drive
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 771-4466
Gr: Inquire with school | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Arthur Holland Middle School (Closed 2005)
1001 West State St.
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 989-2730
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students
Capital Prepartory Charter High School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
22 Grand St
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 393-9060
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Central Reception And Adjustment Facility (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Stuyvesant Ave
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 777-5754
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Eddy's School (Closed 2023)
285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 497-2820
Gr: PK-7 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Edison Prep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1212 Edgewood Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 777-3292
Emily Fisher Cs Of Adv Studie (Closed 2013)
31 Chancery Ln
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1444
Gr: 5-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Ewing Residential Treatment Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1610 Styyvesant Ave
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 292-9300
Gr: 8-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Granville Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
363 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1300
Gr: K-9 | 546 students
Harrison (Closed 2011)
461 Genessee St
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4750
Gr: K-5
International Academy Of Trenton Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
500 Perry Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 759-2005
Gr: K-6 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Isles Community Car (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1001 Spruce Street Suite 202
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 943-4932
Martin L King Middle School (Closed 2007)
800 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4810
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Mcvs Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11 Buttonwood
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 883-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Mcvs Performing Arts High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
1200 Old Trenton Rd
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-3550
Gr: 9-12
Mercer Arts Charter High School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
872 Brunswick Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 921-7698
Gr: 9-10 | 227 students
Mercer County Youth Det Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1440 Parkside Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 434-4125
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Mercer Sip (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
87 Tremont Ave
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 695-0684
Office Of Education Administrative Office (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
10 Quakerbridge Plaza
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 588-3681
Office Systems (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
222 South Warren St
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 292-0947
Opportunities Fr All (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1733 S. Broad St.
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 392-5563
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Paul Robeson Elementary School (Closed 2005)
350 Cuyler Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 989-2765
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Princeton International Academy Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
10 Stonicker Dr
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 530-0399
Project Teach - Mercer Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1600 Stuyvesant Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 530-3390
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students
Stokes Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
915 Parkside Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4930
Gr: PK | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Toll Gategrammar Elementary School (Closed 2023)
20 Stephenson Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4000
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Trenton Central High School - West Campus (Closed 2023)
1001 West State St
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4770
Gr: 9-12 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Trenton Community Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
349 West State St
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 393-3220
Gr: K-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
White Horse School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
52 Lafayette Street
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 656-0223
Gr: Inquire with school | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Youthbuild Camden (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1001 Spruce Street Suite 202
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 943-4932
Youthbuild Paterson Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1001 Spruce St
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 943-4932
Gr: 9-11 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Mercer County, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Mercer County, NJ include Riverside School, Littlebrook School and Johnson Park School.
How many public preschools are located in Mercer County?
27 public preschools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mercer County are often viewed compared to one another?

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