For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,561 students in 08753, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 08753, NJ are 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 43% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08753, NJ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 44% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 957 students
Rank: #22.
Silver Bay Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Silver Bay Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5880
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 505-5880
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
08753, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 08753, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 08753, NJ include Cedar Grove Elementary School and Silver Bay Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 08753?
2 public preschools are located in 08753.
What is the racial composition of students in 08753?
08753 public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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