2019 Best Public Elementary Schools in New JerseyAbout this List

Princeton Charter School

• Public School
• Princeton, NJ
• K-8
• 10

• A+

• 347 Students
• 11:1 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+

• 327 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School

• Summit Public Schools, NJ
• 1-5

• A+

• 292 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Deerfield Elementary School

• Millburn Township Schools, 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+

• 584 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Glenwood Elementary School

• Millburn Township Schools, NJ
• K-5

• A+

• 456 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hartshorn Elementary School

• Millburn Township Schools, NJ
• K-5

• A+

• 515 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wandell School

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

Parent: Wandell has the unique position of being a public school (with it's inherent benefits of student diversity and school culture) but with all the advantages of a private school (strong academics, small class sizes, excellent student to teacher ratio, and an involved administration).
Read 5 Reviews

• A+

• 177 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wyoming Elementary School

• Millburn Township Schools, NJ
• K-5

• A+

• 364 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mount Prospect Elementary School

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

• A+

• 627 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Essex Fells School

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

• A+

• 205 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Franklin Elementary School

• Summit Public Schools, NJ
• 1-5

• A+

• 345 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wildwood Elementary School

• Mountain Lakes School District, NJ
• K-5

• A+

• 448 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Harrison Elementary School

• Livingston Public Schools, NJ
• K-5

• A+

• 462 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Alpine Elementary School

• Alpine Elementary School District, NJ
• K-8

• A+

• 152 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Riverside Elementary School

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

• A+

• 242 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+

• 314 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Riker Hill Elementary School

• Livingston Public Schools, NJ
• K-5

• A+

• 395 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Washington Elementary School

• Summit Public Schools, 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+

• 345 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

South Mountain School

• Millburn Township Schools, 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+

• 349 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Village Elementary School

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

• A+

• 713 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dutch Neck Elementary School

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

• A+

• 692 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Millstone River School

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

• A+

• 1,051 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Travell Elementary School

• Ridgewood Public Schools, NJ
• K-5

• A+

• 366 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Maurice Hawk Elementary School

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

• A+

• 790 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Harding Township School

• Harding Township School District, 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+

• 302 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio