For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,023 students in 08831, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 08831, NJ are Oak Tree Elementary School, Mill Lake and John F. Kennedy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08831 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08831, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08831, NJ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Tree Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
226 Applegarth Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(609) 655-7642
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(609) 655-7642
Grades: PK-3
| 588 students
Rank: #22.
Mill Lake
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Monmouth Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 251-5336
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 251-5336
Grades: PK-3
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28 Front Street
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-0400
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: n/an/a
Academy Learning Center
Special Education School
145 Pergola Avenue
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 605-9100
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 605-9100
Grades: PK-12
| 123 students
Rank: n/an/a
358 Buckelew Avenue
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-1000
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-1000
Grades: PK-2
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 08831, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 08831, NJ include Oak Tree Elementary School, Mill Lake and John F. Kennedy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 08831?
5 public preschools are located in 08831.
What is the racial composition of students in 08831?
08831 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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