For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,358 students in Matawan, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Matawan, NJ are Strathmore Elementary School and Ravine Drive Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matawan, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Matawan have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Matawan, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Strathmore Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
282 Church Street
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5900
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5900
Grades: PK-3
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Ravine Drive Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
170 Ravine Drive
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5800
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5800
Grades: PK-3
| 399 students
Rank: n/an/a
One Crest Way
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-4000
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-4000
Grades: PK-K
| 266 students
Rank: n/an/a
111 Highway 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 525-5200
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 525-5200
Grades: PK
| 232 students
Matawan, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
111 Route 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 360-4552
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 360-4552
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Matawan, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Matawan, NJ include Strathmore Elementary School and Ravine Drive Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Matawan?
4 public preschools are located in Matawan.
What is the racial composition of students in Matawan?
Matawan public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Matawan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Matawan include: Strathmore Elementary School vs. Ravine Drive Elementary School, Ravine Drive Elementary School vs. Strathmore Elementary School
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