2019 Best Public Elementary Schools in Mercer CountyAbout this List

Princeton Charter School

• Public School
• Princeton, NJ
• K-8
• 12

Parent: A wonderful school in the already fantastic Princeton Public School System. The smaller grade size works for many kids and the teachers there are caring, supportive and kind. It is an academically rigorous environment that challenges students at all levels. In my opinion, you cannot go wrong with any of the schools in Princeton. Princeton Charter School offers a choice for many families needing a highly structured environment for their child.
Read 12 Reviews

• A+

• 350 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Littlebrook Elementary School

• Princeton Public Schools, NJ
• PK, K-5
• 3

Parent: A great little public school with outstanding and caring teachers and administration. This school has individualized education where your child will thrive and excel. Parents are also caring. On par with local private schools. Kids love it here!
Read 3 Reviews

• A+

• 324 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Riverside Elementary School

• Princeton Public Schools, NJ
• PK, K-5
• 2

Parent: Wow the parent who rated the school poorly because there were too many special needs kids sounds like a horrible person. I hope she left the school and went somewhere without “special needs kids” as I would not want her around my child. Riverside is a great school and does run the district wide autism program which is one of the best in the state.
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• A+

• 279 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Johnson Park Elementary School

• Princeton Public Schools, NJ
• PK, K-5
• 1

Parent: Fabulous pre-k program and teachers. Our grandson enters kindergarten this fall and knows things I learned in 2nd grade. Socialization is wonderful. I would give Jp a better grade for diversity, at least at the pre-k level. He's 14th generation American, but his best buddies are a Second generation Syrian girl and a Pacific Islander boy.
Read 1 Review

• A+

• 335 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Village Elementary School

• West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, NJ
• PK, 4-5

• A+

• 733 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dutch Neck Elementary School

• West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, NJ
• K-3

• A+

• 701 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Millstone River School

• West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, NJ
• 3-5
• 1

Alum: Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at Millstone. My most memorable part of it was the teachers and how passionate they were about teaching. An enthusiastic teacher can really engage a young group of kids.
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• A+

• 1,020 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Maurice Hawk Elementary School

• West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, NJ
• K-3

• A+

• 710 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

John V.B. Wicoff Elementary School

• West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, NJ
• K-3

• A+

• 447 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Stony Brook Elementary School

• Hopewell Valley Regional School District, NJ
• K-5

• A+

• 414 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro

• West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, NJ
• PK, K-2

• A+

• 514 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Toll Gate Grammar School

• Hopewell Valley Regional School District, NJ
• K-5
• 1

Parent: Small class sizes allow for each student to feel recognized and receive the personal attention they need. Every teacher we have had has been wonderful. They care about my children's social, emotional and academic performance. We are fortunate to live in such a close knit community where everyone cares about the growth of our schools.
Read 1 Review

• A+

• 283 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bear Tavern Elementary School

• Hopewell Valley Regional School District, NJ
• PK, K-5

• A

• 401 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Community Park Elementary School

• Princeton Public Schools, NJ
• PK, K-5
• 4

Parent: We switched our son to Community Park after a beloved private school became financially unsustainable. We are thrilled with the decision. He has been at CP for three years, and each year, he has been blessed with an incredible teacher. There are wonderful programs at the school, including After School Clubs like Mechanized Lego, Glee Club, Little Scientists, and Gardening, and an instrumental music group (my son is playing saxophone). The principal is a kind, dedicated woman who knows all of the students. This year, my daughter began at CP in Kindergarten and is in the Dual Language Immersion (Spanish) program. I can't say enough about this program. My husband is fluent in Spanish and he is amazed by how much she has learned in less than a year -- he says her accent is spot on, too! Our family loves this school.
Read 4 Reviews

• A

• 358 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hopewell Elementary School

• Hopewell Valley Regional School District, NJ
• PK, K-5

• A

• 430 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lawrenceville Elementary School

• Lawrence Township Public School District, NJ
• PK, K-3
• 6

Parent: The whole experience at LES is awesome. The have a terrific staff who are all kind, caring, respectful and helpful. The kids always do their best and the activities that the PTO plan are also fun and awesome. Class ratio is great. We have had a great time and we will miss Lester(the school mascot) and all the staff as we move on to other schools in the district. Have a lesteriffic time at LES.
Read 6 Reviews

• A-

• 283 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sharon Elementary School

• Robbinsville Public Schools, NJ
• PK, K-4
• 1

Parent: We could not be happier with our experience at Sharon. The teachers are amazing and the community spirit is wonderful!
Read 1 Review

• A-

• 1,062 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Walter C. Black Elementary School

• East Windsor Regional School District, NJ
• K-5

• A-

• 530 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

• Lawrence Township Public School District, NJ
• PK, K-3
• 2

Niche User: I found the teachers cared about all aspects of my son's development, not just academics. They took the time to get to know him and he thrived with the attention.
Read 2 Reviews

• A-

• 376 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pace Charter School of Hamilton

• Public School
• Hamilton Twp, NJ
• K-5
• 31

Parent: Positive atmosphere! Great learning environment! Pace has numerous opportunities to be part of the school and your child's education. Many fun educational activities during and after school. Teachers and staff respond to any question in a timely manner. A genuine set of educators!

I would hope they expand to high school and implement a Music program equipped with instruments and a Pace sports team (basketball, baseball, or soccer).
Read 31 Reviews

• A-

• 249 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Slackwood Elementary School

• Lawrence Township Public School District, NJ
• PK, K-3
• 3

Parent: It is fabulous. The teachers are wonderful, they treat your child like their own. Very close knit, you feel like family! My children enjoy going to school, and are excited about it!
Read 3 Reviews

• A-

• 276 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Yardville Elementary School

• Hamilton Township School District (Hamilton), NJ
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 275 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lawrence Intermediate School

• Lawrence Township Public School District, NJ
• 4-6
• 4

Parent: Great and loving staff. They are always smiling and very kind, caring and helpful to the students. My son loves it there and he is now in 5th grade. His younger brother loves the school too, he has had summer school there twice. The fun activities and clubs that the kids love are great too. Thank you for being a great school that the teachers work with the students to create the success of each student.
Read 4 Reviews

• B+

• 893 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Langtree Elementary School

• Hamilton Township School District (Hamilton), NJ
• PK, K-5

• B+

• 305 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Robinson Elementary School

• Hamilton Township School District (Hamilton), NJ
• PK, K-5

• B+

• 313 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio