For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 764 students in Stanhope, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Stanhope, NJ are Valley Road School and Byram Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanhope, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Stanhope have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Stanhope, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley Road School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 Valley Road
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-0008
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-0008
Grades: PK-8
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Byram Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11 Mansfield Drive
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-1047
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-1047
Grades: PK-4
| 447 students
Stanhope, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
55 Lackawanna Drive
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-2553
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-2553
Grades: K-2
| 360 students
19 Linden Avenue
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-0008
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-0008
Grades: K-1
| 88 students
19 Linden Ave
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 448-2830
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 448-2830
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Stanhope, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Stanhope, NJ include Valley Road School and Byram Lakes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Stanhope?
2 public preschools are located in Stanhope.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanhope?
Stanhope public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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