For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,613 students in 08901, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 08901, NJ are Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, Lord Stirling Community School and Paul Robeson Community School For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08901 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08901, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08901, NJ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
133 Tunison Rd
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Lord Stirling Community School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Redmond Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Paul Robeson Community School For The Arts
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
199 Paul Robeson Blvd
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Gr: PK-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #44.
Mckinley Community School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15 Van Dyke Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
A Chester Redshaw School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
216 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 08901, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 08901, NJ include Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, Lord Stirling Community School and Paul Robeson Community School For The Arts.
How many public preschools are located in 08901?
5 public preschools are located in 08901.
What is the racial composition of students in 08901?
08901 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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