For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 365 students in Howell, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschool in Howell, NJ is Newbury Early Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howell, NJ public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Howell have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Howell, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newbury Early Learning Center
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
179 Newbury Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2491
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2491
Gr: PK | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Howell, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Howell, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Howell, NJ include Newbury Early Learning Center.
How many public preschools are located in Howell?
1 public preschools are located in Howell.
What is the racial composition of students in Howell?
Howell public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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