For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,407 students in 08527, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 08527, NJ are Howard C. Johnson Elementary School, Elms Elementary School and Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08527 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08527, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08527, NJ Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howard C. Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1021 Larsen Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4640
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4640
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Elms Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
780 Patterson Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4680
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4680
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Citadel Drive
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4630
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4630
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Switlik Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 West Veterans Highway
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4650
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Lucy N. Holman Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Manhattan Street
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4620
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Crawford-rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Larsen Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4690
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4690
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Manchester Regional Day School
Special Education School
890 Toms River Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 928-1500
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 928-1500
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 08527, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 08527, NJ include Howard C. Johnson Elementary School, Elms Elementary School and Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 08527?
7 public preschools are located in 08527.
What is the racial composition of students in 08527?
08527 public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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