For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 756 students in New Providence, NJ. The top ranked public preschool in New Providence, NJ is Allen W. Roberts School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Providence, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in New Providence have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in New Providence, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Allen W. Roberts School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
80 Jones Dr
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-4707
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-4707
Grades: PK-6
| 674 students
Rank: n/an/a
Developmental Learning Center New Providence
Special Education School
330 Central Avenue
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 508-1345
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 508-1345
Grades: PK-9
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in New Providence, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in New Providence, NJ include Allen W. Roberts School. New Providence has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public preschools are located in New Providence?
2 public preschools are located in New Providence.
What is the racial composition of students in New Providence?
New Providence public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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