For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,407 students in 08527, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 08527, NJ are Howard C. Johnson Elementary School, Elms Elementary School and Lucy N. Holman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08527 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08527, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08527, NJ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard C. Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1021 Larsen Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4640
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4640
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Elms Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
780 Patterson Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4680
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4680
Grades: PK-5
| 721 students
Rank: #33.
Lucy N. Holman Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Manhattan Street
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4620
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4620
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #44.
Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Citadel Drive
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4630
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4630
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #55.
Switlik Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 West Veterans Highway
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4650
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 864 students
Rank: #66.
Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Larsen Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4690
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4690
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: n/an/a
Manchester Regional Day School
Special Education School
890 Toms River Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 928-1500
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 928-1500
Grades: PK-12
| 64 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 08527, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 08527, NJ include Howard C. Johnson Elementary School, Elms Elementary School and Lucy N. Holman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 08527?
7 public preschools are located in 08527.
What is the racial composition of students in 08527?
08527 public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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