For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,023 students in 08831, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 08831, NJ are Oak Tree Elementary School, Mill Lake and John F. Kennedy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08831 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08831, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08831, NJ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Tree Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
226 Applegarth Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(609) 655-7642
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(609) 655-7642
Gr: PK-3 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Mill Lake
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 Monmouth Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 251-5336
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 251-5336
Gr: PK-3 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28 Front Street
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-0400
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-0400
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Academy Learning Center
Special Education School
145 Pergola Avenue
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 605-9100
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 605-9100
Gr: PK-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
358 Buckelew Avenue
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-1000
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-1000
Gr: PK-2 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 08831, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 08831, NJ include Oak Tree Elementary School, Mill Lake and John F. Kennedy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 08831?
5 public preschools are located in 08831.
What is the racial composition of students in 08831?
08831 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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