For the 2025 school year, there are 68 public preschools serving 23,071 students in Monmouth County, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Monmouth County, NJ are Sea Girt Elementary School, Deane-porter Elementary School and Point Road School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monmouth County, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Monmouth County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Monmouth County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sea Girt Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
451 Bell Place
Sea Girt, NJ 08750
(732) 449-3422
Sea Girt, NJ 08750
(732) 449-3422
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Deane-porter Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Blackpoint Road
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0330
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0330
Gr: PK-3 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Point Road School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
357 Little Silver Point Road
Little Silver, NJ 07739
(732) 741-4022
Little Silver, NJ 07739
(732) 741-4022
Gr: PK-4 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
H W Mountz Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
411 Tuttle Ave
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
(732) 449-6380
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
(732) 449-6380
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Viola L Sickles School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 Willow Street
Fair Haven, NJ 07704
(732) 741-6151
Fair Haven, NJ 07704
(732) 741-6151
Gr: PK-3 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Monmouth Beach Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7 Hastings Place
Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750
(732) 222-6139
Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750
(732) 222-6139
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20 Obre Place
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
(732) 747-0882
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
(732) 747-0882
Gr: PK-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Village School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
67 Mccampbell Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 946-1820
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 946-1820
Gr: PK-3 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Brielle Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 Union Lane
Brielle, NJ 08730
(732) 528-6400
Brielle, NJ 08730
(732) 528-6400
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Avon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 Lincoln Avenue
Avon By The Sea, NJ 07717
(732) 775-4328
Avon By The Sea, NJ 07717
(732) 775-4328
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Wanamassa Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Bendermere Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5700
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5700
Gr: PK-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1212.
Middletown Village Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
147 Kings Highway
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-0267
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-0267
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1313.
Wolf Hill School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29 Wolf Hill Avenue
Oceanport, NJ 07757
(732) 542-0683
Oceanport, NJ 07757
(732) 542-0683
Gr: PK-4 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1414.
Adelphia Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
495 Adelphia Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 919-1553
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 919-1553
Gr: PK-2 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1515.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 Cooper Road
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 747-3308
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 747-3308
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1616.
West Freehold School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Castronova Way
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-5101
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-5101
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1717.
Atlantic Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
140 First Avenue
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(732) 291-2020
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(732) 291-2020
Gr: PK-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1818.
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1110 Highway 71
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
(732) 449-6149
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
(732) 449-6149
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1919.
Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Ramtown Greenville Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 202-1745
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 202-1745
Gr: PK-2 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2020.
Manasquan Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
168 Broad Street
Manasquan, NJ 08736
(732) 528-8810
Manasquan, NJ 08736
(732) 528-8810
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2121.
Strathmore Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
282 Church Street
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5900
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5900
Gr: PK-3 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2222.
Ravine Drive Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
170 Ravine Drive
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5800
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5800
Gr: PK-3 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2323.
Betty Mcelmon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Parker Road
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
(732) 222-5900
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
(732) 222-5900
Gr: PK-4 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2424.
Land O'pines Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
81 Windeler Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2489
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2489
Gr: PK-2 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2525.
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
130 Havens Bridge Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 751-2487
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 751-2487
Gr: PK-2 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2626.
Ocean Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 Ocean Avenue
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 787-0092
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 787-0092
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2727.
Wayside Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
733 Bowne Road
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5710
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5710
Gr: PK-4 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2828.
Roosevelt 51±¬ÁÏ
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
School Lane, 2a School Lane
Roosevelt, NJ 08555
(609) 448-2798
Roosevelt, NJ 08555
(609) 448-2798
Gr: PK-5 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2929.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Murphy Road
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-2111
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3030.
Newell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27 High Street
Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 259-7292
Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 259-7292
Gr: PK-4 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #3131.
Mahala F. Atchison School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
961 Sycamore Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-2500
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-2500
Gr: PK-2 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3232.
Freehold Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Dutch Lane Rd.
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 761-2239
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 761-2239
Gr: PK-3 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3333.
Taunton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41 Taunton Drive
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2497
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2497
Gr: PK-2 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3434.
Ocean Township Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Dow Avenue
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
(732) 531-5690
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
(732) 531-5690
Gr: PK-4 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3535.
Meadowbrook
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 Wyckoff Road
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-2777
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-2777
Gr: PK-1 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Show 33 more public schools in Monmouth County, NJ (out of 68 total schools)
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Monmouth County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
192 Garfield Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 571-4677
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 571-4677
Gr: K-12
B E S T Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
100 Tornillo Way
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 389-5555
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 389-5555
Gr: 10-12
B.e.s.t. Acedemy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1 Appleton Avenue
Leonardo, NJ 07737
(732) 708-9215
Leonardo, NJ 07737
(732) 708-9215
Gr: Inquire with school | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
B.j.c. Learning Acedemy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
E. Garfield & Third Ave
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(732) 708-9251
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(732) 708-9251
Gr: Inquire with school | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
1300 Bangs Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2545
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2545
Gr: PK-5
Center School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
209-11 Bangs Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2282
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2282
Gr: Inquire with school | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
111 Route 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 360-4552
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 360-4552
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Class Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
537 Tinton Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-5455
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-5455
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Fresh Start High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4240 Atlantic Rd
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 938-2571
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 938-2571
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students
Johanna Huntowski Academy (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
20 County Road 537 East
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
(732) 308-1292
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
(732) 308-1292
Gr: Inquire with school | 23 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Kiva High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
537 Tinton Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-5455
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-5455
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Middlesex Regional School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1377 Rahway Ave
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 499-5035
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 499-5035
Monmouth County Youth Det (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
119 Dutch Ln Rd
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-7280
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-7280
Monmouth Transitional Education Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1076 Wayside Rd
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-4470
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-4470
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
New Jersey Virtual School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
900 Hope Road
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 695-7850
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 695-7850
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students
202 Main Street
Port Monmouth, NJ 07758
(732) 787-0441
Port Monmouth, NJ 07758
(732) 787-0441
Gr: K-5
Project Teach - Monmouth Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1076 Wayside Road
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-4470
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-4470
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 93%
115 Kent Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2495
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2495
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
132 West End Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 222-3215
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 222-3215
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Monmouth County, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Monmouth County, NJ include Sea Girt Elementary School, Deane-porter Elementary School and Point Road School.
How many public preschools are located in Monmouth County?
68 public preschools are located in Monmouth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monmouth County?
Monmouth County public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Monmouth County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Monmouth County include: Lenna W. Conrow Elementary School vs. Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center, Morris Avenue Elementry School vs. Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center, Strathmore Elementary School vs. Ravine Drive Elementary School
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