2023 Best public elementary schools in New Jersey

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.

Washington School

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Millburn Township School District, NJ,

5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 398,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.

Princeton Charter School

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

PRINCETON, NJ,

K-8,

19 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I attended Princeton Charter School from Kindergarten all the way through 8th grade. It was a great experience, and I will really miss the school. Academically, PCS is one of the best elementary/middle schools out there. They have exceptionally strong Math and Language departments. However, the one of the best parts about this school are the...There's also a strong community supporting the students. Some of my favorite Charter memories come from the various Picnics, Carnivals, and Field Days we did. I strongly recommend Princeton Charter....

Read 19 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 426,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.

Alpine Elementary School

Public School,

ALPINE, NJ,

K-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Great School, great science, ela, and math programs, has amazing teachers. Alpine needs to be better organized..

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 151,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.

Wyoming Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Millburn Township School District, NJ,

K-4,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Amazing school with passionate educators and engaged parents. Plenty of after-school programs and high PTO involvement..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 310,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.

Hartshorn Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Millburn Township School District, NJ,

K-4,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 393,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.

Deerfield Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Millburn Township School District, NJ,

K-4,

10 Niche users give it an average review of 4.9 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Deerfield is not only one of the best elementary schools in the state, but also a warm community of caring parents and eager educators. Great school!.

Read 10 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 400,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.

Glenwood Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Millburn Township School District, NJ,

K-4,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Strong academics with long-standing, on-site before and aftercare options that incorporate meaningful supplemental learning. More importantly, demanding parents / disciplined students due to...Downsides are ethnic self-segregation by families outside of school (not an issue in school), extremely time constrained parents, and lack of any meaningful representation of working class students....Would encourage any parent to visit and understand all these dynamics before purchasing a home zoned into Glenwood. Those looking for a Hallmark card, traditional American elementary school....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 357,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.

South Mountain School

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Millburn Township School District, NJ,

PK, K-4,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says One of the best elementary schools in NJ, with hardworking teachers and a super engaged PTO. I had no idea that my son would grow so much during his time at South Mountain.

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 274,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.

Wandell School

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Public School,

SADDLE RIVER, NJ,

PK, K-5,

13 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Wandell School is a public elementary school with a private school feel. The teacher to student ratio is very low allowing for differentiated learning within the classroom. Each of my three....

Read 13 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 129,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.

Washington Elementary School

Summit Public School District, NJ,

1-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Last year was our first year in the Summit Public School system, and I have to say I appreciate the academic rigor of the program, and also the teachers that really care about the kids. Only....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 335,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.

Hawes Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Ridgewood Public School District, NJ,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 393,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.

South Valley Elementary School

Moorestown Township Public School District, NJ,

PK, K-3,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 345,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#19 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.

Hillside Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Livingston Board of Education School District, NJ,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Thea school is very nice. Kind staff as well. Teaches students in a great way, not pressuring them too much, but keeping things managed well. Would totally recommend!.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 386,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.

Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School

Summit Public School District, NJ,

1-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Great school, wonderful and caring teachers, parents really involved.Needs more diversity in students and staff, it's a very affluent school..

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 326,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#21 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.

Ralph S. Maugham Elementary School

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Tenafly Public School District, NJ,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Teachers and school is absolutely great! Kids are a little entitled but it’s all cool once you get to the middle school. Definitely would recommend if moving to Tenafly..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 333,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.

Littlebrook Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Princeton Public Schools, NJ,

PK, K-5,

11 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says GREAT elementary school that is in safe walking distance of neighborhood homes. The curriculum is challenging and taught by smart and caring teachers. We are happy to live in the Littlebrook area....

Read 11 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 342,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#17 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.

Ridge Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Ridgewood Public School District, NJ,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 443,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#24 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.

George C. Baker Elementary School

Moorestown Township Public School District, NJ,

K-3,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says This was the school where I learned my first American Sign Language. The teachers were great, the class subjects were fun, and the overall spirit was outstanding. Definitely recommend it o anyone!.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 375,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.

Wildwood Elementary School

Mountain Lakes School District, NJ,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 428,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#31 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.

Monmouth Junction Elementary School

South Brunswick School District, NJ,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 326,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#18 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.

Essex Fells School

Public School,

ESSEX FELLS, NJ,

PK, K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 251,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

#33 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.

Mt. Pleasant Elementary School

Livingston Board of Education School District, NJ,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Excellent, caring staff devoted to the success of the students. Uniquely-involved community that helps each other to overcome challenges..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 412,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#30 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.

Riker Hill Elementary School

Livingston Board of Education School District, NJ,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 405,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#23 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.

Orchard Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Ridgewood Public School District, NJ,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 299,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey.

Hatikvah International Charter School

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ,

K-8,

22 Niche users give it an average review of 4.9 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says My children have been at Hatikvah since Kindergarten and my eldest is now in middle school there. The education is unrivaled. The support from teachers and staff is amazing. They truly care about...I am surprised but my children still LOVE going to school every day! I keep waiting for them to find school boring and irrelevant but that has not happened at Hatikvah! I highly recommend considering....

Read 22 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 546,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,