For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 984 students in 08733, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 08733, NJ are Manchester Township Elementary School and Lakehurst Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08733 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08733, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08733, NJ Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manchester Township Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 N Colonial Drive
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 323-9600
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 323-9600
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Lakehurst Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Union Ave
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 657-5741
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 657-5741
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
08733, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Enhancement Technical Prg Lake High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
Naes
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 657-8198
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 657-8198
Gr: 12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Lakehurst Center (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
Hangar One, Joint Base Mcguire
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 286-5678
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
(732) 286-5678
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 08733, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 08733, NJ include Manchester Township Elementary School and Lakehurst Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 08733?
2 public preschools are located in 08733.
What is the racial composition of students in 08733?
08733 public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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