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, H W Mountz Elementary School and Deane-porter Elementary 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 49% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), 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
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 138 students
Rank: #22.
H W Mountz Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 141 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
Grades: PK-3
| 394 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Viola L Sickles School
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Grades: PK-3
| 452 students
Rank: #55.
Point Road School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 396 students
Rank: #66.
Monmouth Beach Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 258 students
Rank: #77.
Brielle Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
605 Union Lane
Brielle, NJ 08730
(732) 528-6400
Brielle, NJ 08730
(732) 528-6400
Grades: PK-8
| 478 students
Rank: #88.
Avon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 Lincoln Avenue
Avon By The Sea, NJ 07717
(732) 775-4328
Avon By The Sea, NJ 07717
(732) 775-4328
Grades: PK-8
| 116 students
Rank: #99.
Village School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
67 Mccampbell Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 946-1820
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 946-1820
Grades: PK-3
| 805 students
Rank: #1010.
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 Obre Place
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
(732) 747-0882
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
(732) 747-0882
Grades: PK-8
| 453 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Wolf Hill School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 292 students
Rank: #1313.
Middletown Village Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
147 Kings Highway
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-0267
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-0267
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Atlantic Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 First Avenue
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(732) 291-2020
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(732) 291-2020
Grades: PK-6
| 245 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #1616.
Strathmore Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
282 Church Street
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5900
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5900
Grades: PK-3
| 461 students
Rank: #1717.
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
Grades: PK-2
| 391 students
Rank: #1818.
Ravine Drive Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
170 Ravine Drive
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5800
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5800
Grades: PK-3
| 399 students
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
Grades: PK-2
| 445 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 502 students
Rank: #2121.
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 262 students
Rank: #2222.
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
Grades: PK-2
| 470 students
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
West Freehold School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Castronova Way
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-5101
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-5101
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #2525.
Betty Mcelmon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 341 students
Rank: #2626.
Newell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27 High Street
Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 259-7292
Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 259-7292
Grades: PK-4
| 543 students
Rank: #2727.
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
Grades: PK-2
| 334 students
Rank: #2828.
Roosevelt Public School
(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
Grades: PK-5
| 87 students
Rank: #2929.
Ocean Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 Ocean Avenue
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 787-0092
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 787-0092
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #3030.
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
Grades: PK-2
| 479 students
Rank: #3131.
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
Grades: PK-3
| 566 students
Rank: #3232.
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
Grades: PK-2
| 447 students
Rank: #3333.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Murphy Road
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-2111
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #3434.
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
Grades: PK-1
| 235 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Cliffwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
422 Cliffwood Avenue
Cliffwood, NJ 07721
(732) 705-5600
Cliffwood, NJ 07721
(732) 705-5600
Grades: PK-3
| 369 students
Show 33 more public schools in Monmouth County, NJ (out of 68 total schools)
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Monmouth County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
192 Garfield Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 571-4677
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 571-4677
Grades: K-12
| n/a 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
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
Grades: Inquire with school
| 13 students
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
Grades: Inquire with school
| 5 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
111 Route 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 360-4552
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 360-4552
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Class Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
537 Tinton Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-5455
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-5455
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Fresh Start High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4240 Atlantic Rd
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 938-2571
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(732) 938-2571
Grades: 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
Grades: Inquire with school
| 23 students
Kiva High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
537 Tinton Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-5455
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-5455
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Middlesex Regional School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1377 Rahway Ave
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 499-5035
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 499-5035
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Monmouth County Youth Det (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
119 Dutch Ln Rd
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-7280
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-7280
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Monmouth Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
114route 33
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 577-8509
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 577-8509
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
202 Main Street
Port Monmouth, NJ 07758
(732) 787-0441
Port Monmouth, NJ 07758
(732) 787-0441
Grades: K-5
| n/a 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
115 Kent Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2495
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2495
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
132 West End Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 222-3215
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 222-3215
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
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, H W Mountz Elementary School and Deane-porter Elementary 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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