For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,398 students in 07860, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 07860, NJ are Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School, Florence M. Burd and Marian E. Mckeown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» preschools in zipcode 07860 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07860, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07860, NJ ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
780 Route 94
Newton, NJ 07860
(908) 362-6319
Newton, NJ 07860
(908) 362-6319
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Florence M. Burd
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
219 Newton Sparta Road, (andov
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5257
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5257
Gr: PK-4 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Marian E. Mckeown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One School Road
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-5300
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-5300
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Fredon Township School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
459 Route 94
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-4151
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-4151
Gr: PK-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Merriam Avenue School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
81 Merriam Avenue
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7202
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7202
Gr: PK-4 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
07860, New Jersey ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sussex County Juv Det Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
135 Morris Turnpike
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 948-0354
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 948-0354
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 07860, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 07860, NJ include Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School, Florence M. Burd and Marian E. Mckeown Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 07860?
5 public preschools are located in 07860.
What is the racial composition of students in 07860?
07860 public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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