For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,954 students in 08816, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 08816, NJ are Frost Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Irwin 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 58% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), 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 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08816, NJ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frost Elementary School
(Math: 66% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 66% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
Irwin Elementary School
(Math: 63% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 311 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: PK-4
| 187 students
Rank: #55.
Lawrence Brook Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
48 Sullivan Way
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6870
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6870
Grades: PK-4
| 361 students
Rank: #66.
Chittick Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5 Flagler Street
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6830
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6830
Grades: PK-4
| 353 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 08816, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 08816, NJ include Frost Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Irwin 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 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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