For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 614 students in Lakewood, NJ.
Lakewood, NJ public preschools have a diversity score of 0.41, which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 0.71.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lakewood, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Linden Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3626
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3626
Grades: PK-K
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
1141 E County Line Road
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3566
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3566
Grades: PK-K
| 378 students
Lakewood, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Merdian Acad-lakewood (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
150 Oberlin Avenue North
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-1228
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-1228
Grades: Inquire with school
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in Lakewood, NJ?
2 public preschools are located in Lakewood, NJ.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakewood?
Lakewood public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lakewood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lakewood include: Lakewood Early Childhood Center vs. Piner Elementary School, Piner Elementary School vs. Lakewood Early Childhood Center
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