For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,499 students in 08742, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 08742, NJ are G. Harold Antrim Elementary School, Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School and Ocean Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08742 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08742, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08742, NJ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
G. Harold Antrim Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Niblick Street
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 899-3737
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 899-3737
Grades: PK-8
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 Riviera Parkway
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 701-1900
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 701-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 708 students
Rank: #33.
Ocean Road Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1210 Benedict Street
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 701-1900
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 701-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 08742, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 08742, NJ include G. Harold Antrim Elementary School, Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School and Ocean Road Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 08742?
3 public preschools are located in 08742.
What is the racial composition of students in 08742?
08742 public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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