For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,676 students in 07712, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 07712, NJ are Wanamassa Elementary School, Wayside Elementary School and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 07712 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07712, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07712, NJ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wanamassa Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
Wayside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
733 Bowne Road
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5710
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5710
Grades: PK-4
| 590 students
Rank: #33.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Monroe Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2660
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #44.
Bradley Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Third Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-3100
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Shore Center
Special Education School
100 Tornillo Way
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 440-1122
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 440-1122
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
07712, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
1300 Bangs Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2545
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2545
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
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
Grades: Inquire with school
| 14 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
900 Hope Road
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 695-7800
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 695-7800
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 07712, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 07712, NJ include Wanamassa Elementary School, Wayside Elementary School and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 07712?
5 public preschools are located in 07712.
What is the racial composition of students in 07712?
07712 public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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