For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,900 students in 08753, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 08753, NJ are North Dover Elementary School, Cedar Grove Elementary School and Silver Bay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08753 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08753, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08753, NJ Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Dover Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1759 New Hampshire Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5860
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5860
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
179 Cedar Grove Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5830
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5830
Gr: PK-5 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Silver Bay Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Silver Bay Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5880
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5880
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
08753, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Middle School U At New Lisbon (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
M S U New Lisbon, Developmenta
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Ocean Trans Ed Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1141 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-4180
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 08753, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 08753, NJ include North Dover Elementary School, Cedar Grove Elementary School and Silver Bay Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 08753?
3 public preschools are located in 08753.
What is the racial composition of students in 08753?
08753 public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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