For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 959 students in Lakehurst, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lakehurst, 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.
Lakehurst, NJ public preschools 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 Lakehurst have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lakehurst, NJ (2026)
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 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Lakehurst, 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%
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 Lakehurst, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lakehurst, NJ include Manchester Township Elementary School and Lakehurst Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lakehurst?
2 public preschools are located in Lakehurst.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakehurst?
Lakehurst public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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