For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 398 students in Watchung, NJ.
The top ranked public preschool in Watchung, NJ is Bayberry School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watchung, NJ public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Watchung have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Watchung, NJ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayberry School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
113 Bayberry Lane
Watchung, NJ 07069
(908) 755-8184
Watchung, NJ 07069
(908) 755-8184
Gr: PK-4 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Watchung, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Watchung, NJ include Bayberry School.
How many public preschools are located in Watchung?
1 public preschools are located in Watchung.
What is the racial composition of students in Watchung?
Watchung public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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