For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 333 students in Barnegat, NJ.
Barnegat, NJ public preschools have a diversity score of 0.52, which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 0.71.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Barnegat, NJ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
128 Barnegat Blvd
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5826
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5826
Gr: PK | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Barnegat, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
25 Birdsall Street
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5818
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 698-5818
Gr: K-5 | 138 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Barnegat, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Barnegat, NJ include Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Barnegat?
1 public preschools are located in Barnegat.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnegat?
Barnegat public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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