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2018 Best Public Elementary Schools in New JerseyAbout this List

The 2018 Best Public Elementary Schools ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, student-teacher ratio, student diversity, teacher quality, grade school ratings, and the overall quality of the school district. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Littlebrook Elementary School

    • Princeton Public Schools, NJ
    • PK, K-5
    • 2
    1 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey
    • A+
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  2. Johnson Park Elementary School

    • Princeton Public Schools, NJ
    • PK, K-5
    • 1
    2 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey
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  3. Riverside Elementary School

    • Princeton Public Schools, NJ
    • PK, K-5
    3 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey
    • A+
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  5. South Mountain School

    • Millburn Township Schools, NJ
    • PK, K-5
    • 2
    4 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey
    • A+
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  6. Deerfield Elementary School

    • Millburn Township Schools, NJ
    • K-5
    • 9
    5 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey
    • A+
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  7. Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School

    • Summit Public Schools, NJ
    • 1-5
    6 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey
    • A+
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  8. Sponsored

    Horace Mann School

    • Private School
    • Bronx, NY
    • K-12
    • 103

    Senior: Academically speaking, Horace Mann offers a lot to each student. The courses are challenging and really help develop your thinking skills, rather than just memorizing a bunch of facts to get good grades. Teachers here really care about what you write - they rarely, if ever, just slap a grade on. Good grades are earned solely through showing the teacher your thought process. There are a plethora of clubs and it's super easy to start one if the school lacks an organization that you're interested in. However, I felt excluded a lot, as most of my peers were extremely wealthy and Jewish. I, coming from a middle-class background, struggled a lot with the reality of my situation and my friends who seemed to looked down on the poor.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,694 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  9. Princeton Charter School

    • Public School
    • Princeton, NJ
    • K-8
    • 9
    7 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey
    • A+
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  10. Essex Fells School

    • Public School
    • Essex Fells, NJ
    • PK, K-6
    8 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey
    • A+
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  11. Mount Prospect Elementary School

    • Bernards Township School District, NJ
    • PK, K-5
    9 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey
    • A+
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  13. Hartshorn Elementary School

    • Millburn Township Schools, NJ
    • K-5
    10 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey
    • A+
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  14. Glenwood Elementary School

    • Millburn Township Schools, NJ
    • K-5
    11 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey
    • A+
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  15. Maurice Hawk Elementary School

    • West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, NJ
    • K-3
    12 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey
    • A+
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  16. Sponsored

    The Wardlaw + Hartridge School

    • Private School
    • Edison, NJ
    • PK, K-12
    • 48

    Alum: As a recent graduate, I am finally able to see how Wardlaw-Hartridge has shaped me. Every year, I pushed myself out of my comfort zone through service-learning trips abroad, varsity sports, rigorous courses, enriching electives, club activities, and more. The welcoming and kind community at W-H helped me discover new strengths. As a current college student, many of the most dynamic teachers I have ever encountered are from my days at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School. I loved the diversity, which was not just racial, but also socioeconomic. It brought together a community made up of students with a diversity of experiences. In class, we analyzed works of literature from many different cultures. Wardlaw-Hartridge understands that we are all global citizens, living in a globally interconnected world. I will always be grateful for being given the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful school. Thank you W-H !
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 471 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  17. Wandell School

    • Public School
    • Saddle River, NJ
    • PK, K-5
    • 2
    13 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey
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  18. Village Elementary School

    • West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, NJ
    • PK, 4-5
    14 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey
    • A+
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  19. Franklin Elementary School

    • Summit Public Schools, NJ
    • 1-5
    15 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey
    • A+
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  20. Millstone River School

    • West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, NJ
    • 3-5
    16 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey
    • A+
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  21. John V.B. Wicoff Elementary School

    • West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, NJ
    • K-3
    17 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey
    • A+
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  24. Washington Elementary School

    • Summit Public Schools, NJ
    • 1-5
    • 1
    18 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey
    • A+
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  25. Dutch Neck Elementary School

    • West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, NJ
    • K-3
    19 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey
    • A+
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  26. The Cranbury School

    • Cranbury Township Board of Education, NJ
    • PK, K-8
    • 1
    20 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey
    • A+
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  27. Wyoming Elementary School

    • Millburn Township Schools, NJ
    • K-5
    21 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey
    • A+
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  28. Cedar Hill School

    • Bernards Township School District, NJ
    • K-5
    • 1
    22 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey
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  30. Alpine Elementary School

    • Alpine Elementary School District, NJ
    • K-8
    23 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey
    • A+
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  31. Watchung School

    • Montclair Public Schools, NJ
    • K-5
    • 2
    24 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey
    • A+
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  32. Liberty Corner Elementary School

    • Bernards Township School District, NJ
    • K-5
    25 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey
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