2019 Best Public Elementary Schools in New JerseyAbout 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.
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• A+

• 350 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Littlebrook Elementary School

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

Niche User: As a student who went to Littlebrook (like my sister and mother), I can say with much certainty that this school is truly incredible. Everyone there is so kind and supportive, and the atmosphere is full of positivity. No matter what level you are at, the school provides the right lesson to move you forward.

Also, the school allows, and actually encourages students to interact with the world around them. We participated in helping the community and those in need countless times, and learned important lessons by experiencing them for ourselves.

I would absolutely recommend this school.
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• A+

• 324 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School

• Summit Public School District, NJ
• 1-5

• A+

• 289 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Deerfield Elementary School

• Millburn Township School District, NJ
• K-5
• 9

Parent: The school experience has exceeded our expectations. Perhaps it's the deep passion our son's teacher has for her job, or super engaged PTO, whatever the combination, this school as a secret sauce that must surely be difficult to replicate.
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• A+

• 563 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Glenwood Elementary School

• Millburn Township School District, NJ
• K-5

• A+

• 471 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hartshorn Elementary School

• Millburn Township School District, NJ
• K-5

• A+

• 487 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wandell School

• Public School
• Saddle River, NJ
• PK, K-5
• 9

Parent: 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 children have very different learning needs and abilities. The environment at Wandell is the perfect place for them to excel and reach their individual potential. In addition, all students enjoy state of the art technology, a robust art program, world languages, a dynamic STEAM program and much more! Wandell is a truly remarkable place for young students to begin their educational journey.
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• A+

• 149 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wyoming Elementary School

• Millburn Township School District, NJ
• K-5

• A+

• 376 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mount Prospect Elementary School

• Bernards Township School District, NJ
• PK, K-5

• A+

• 568 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Essex Fells School

• Public School
• Essex Fells, NJ
• PK, K-6

• A+

• 223 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Franklin Elementary School

• Summit Public School District, NJ
• 1-5

• A+

• 369 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wildwood Elementary School

• Mountain Lakes School District, NJ
• K-5

• A+

• 434 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Harrison Elementary School

• Livingston Board of Education School District, NJ
• K-5

• A+

• 451 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Alpine Elementary School

• Public School
• Alpine, NJ
• K-8

• A+

• 160 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Riverside Elementary School

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

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.
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• A+

• 335 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Riker Hill Elementary School

• Livingston Board of Education School District, NJ
• K-5

• A+

• 382 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Washington Elementary School

• Summit Public School District, NJ
• 1-5
• 1

Parent: 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 complaint is the the school is old, and probably need more funding for updating the school.
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• A+

• 363 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

South Mountain School

• Millburn Township School District, NJ
• PK, K-5
• 2

Niche User: Everyone in the school from the principal to the teachers, support staff and PTO is dedicated to the make it the best learning environment for our children. South Mountain Elementary is the reason we chose to move to this neighborhod, it is a WONDERFUL school!
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• A+

• 354 Students
• 12:1 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

Travell Elementary School

• Ridgewood Public School District, NJ
• K-5

• A+

• 369 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Maurice Hawk Elementary School

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

• A+

• 710 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Harding Township School

• Public School
• New Vernon, NJ
• PK, K-8
• 7

Alum: Harding Township is the best place in NJ to live and raise a family. Great schools, open space, and an appreciation for nature that is impossible to understand within New Jersey's crowded urban and suburban environs.

A place to breathe and for kids to thrive.
Read 7 Reviews

• A+

• 314 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio