For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,200 students in Jackson, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson, NJ are Howard C. Johnson Elementary School, Elms Elementary School and Switlik Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jackson, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howard C. Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1021 Larsen Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4640
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4640
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Elms Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
780 Patterson Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4680
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4680
Gr: PK-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Switlik Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 West Veterans Highway
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4650
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Lucy N. Holman Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Manhattan Street
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4620
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Larsen Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4690
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4690
Gr: PK-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jackson, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson, NJ include Howard C. Johnson Elementary School, Elms Elementary School and Switlik Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson?
6 public preschools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Jackson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jackson include: Switlik Elementary School vs. Elms Elementary School, Elms Elementary School vs. Switlik Elementary School, Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School vs. Elms Elementary School
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