Best New Providence Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 732 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 81% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), 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 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in New Providence, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Allen W. Roberts School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
80 Jones Dr
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-4707
Gr: PK-6 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Developmental Learning Center New Providence
Special Education School
330 Central Avenue
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 508-1345
Gr: PK-9 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

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 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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