For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,896 students in Neptune, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Neptune, NJ are Summerfield Elementary School, Shark River Hills Elementary School and Woodrow Wilson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Neptune, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Neptune have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Neptune, NJ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summerfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Summerfield La
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Shark River Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
312 Brighton Avenue
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Woodrow Wilson
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 West Sylvania Ave
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 775-5319
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 775-5319
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Green Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
909 Green Grove Road
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Midtown Community Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Corlies Ave
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Gables Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Gables Court
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Neptune, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11 Memorial Drive
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Gr: PK | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Neptune, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Neptune, NJ include Summerfield Elementary School, Shark River Hills Elementary School and Woodrow Wilson.
How many public preschools are located in Neptune?
6 public preschools are located in Neptune.
What is the racial composition of students in Neptune?
Neptune public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Neptune are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Neptune include: Gables Elementary School vs. Green Grove Elementary School, Green Grove Elementary School vs. Gables Elementary School
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