For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 341 students in West Long Branch, NJ.
The top ranked public preschool in West Long Branch, NJ is Betty Mcelmon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Long Branch, NJ public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in West Long Branch have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in West Long Branch, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Betty Mcelmon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Parker Road
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
(732) 222-5900
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
(732) 222-5900
Grades: PK-4
| 341 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in West Long Branch, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in West Long Branch, NJ include Betty Mcelmon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in West Long Branch?
1 public preschools are located in West Long Branch.
What is the racial composition of students in West Long Branch?
West Long Branch public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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