For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,938 students in 08816, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 08816, NJ are Central Elementary School, Lawrence Brook Elementary School and Frost Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08816 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08816, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08816, NJ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
371 Cranbury Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6820
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6820
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Brook Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
48 Sullivan Way
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6870
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6870
Gr: PK-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Frost Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65 Frost Avenue
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6850
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6850
Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Irwin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
71 Racetrack Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6840
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6840
Gr: PK-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Bowne-munro Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Main Street
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6810
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6810
Gr: PK-4 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Chittick Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5 Flagler Street
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6830
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6830
Gr: PK-4 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 08816, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 08816, NJ include Central Elementary School, Lawrence Brook Elementary School and Frost Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 08816?
6 public preschools are located in 08816.
What is the racial composition of students in 08816?
08816 public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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