For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 198 students in Middlesex, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschool in Middlesex, NJ is Hazelwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Middlesex, NJ public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Middlesex have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Middlesex, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hazelwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Hazelwood Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Gr: PK-3 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Middlesex, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Middlesex, NJ include Hazelwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Middlesex?
1 public preschools are located in Middlesex.
What is the racial composition of students in Middlesex?
Middlesex public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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