For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,800 students in 07076, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 07076, NJ are J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School and School One Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 07076 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07076, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07076, NJ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16 Kevin Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 757-7555
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 757-7555
Grades: PK-4
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2280 Evergreen Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-5331
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-5331
Grades: PK-4
| 425 students
Rank: #33.
School One Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
563 Willow Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-7731
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-7731
Grades: PK-4
| 412 students
Rank: #44.
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
721 Westfield Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-2148
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-2148
Grades: PK-4
| 415 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 07076, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 07076, NJ include J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School and School One Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 07076?
4 public preschools are located in 07076.
What is the racial composition of students in 07076?
07076 public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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