For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,591 students in Carteret, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Carteret, NJ are Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School, Nathan Hale Elementary School and Columbus Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carteret, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Carteret have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Carteret, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
83 Post Blvd
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Grades: PK-4
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
Nathan Hale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
678 Roosevelt Avenue
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Grades: PK-4
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Carteret Avenue
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Grades: PK-4
| 625 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Carteret, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Carteret, NJ include Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School, Nathan Hale Elementary School and Columbus Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carteret?
3 public preschools are located in Carteret.
What is the racial composition of students in Carteret?
Carteret public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Carteret are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Carteret include: Columbus Elementary School vs. Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School, Nathan Hale Elementary School vs. Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School, Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School vs. Columbus Elementary School
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