For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,193 students in Middletown, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Middletown, NJ are Middletown Village Elementary School, Ocean Avenue Elementary School and Harmony Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Middletown, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Middletown have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Middletown, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middletown Village Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
147 Kings Highway
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-0267
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-0267
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Ocean Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 Ocean Avenue
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 787-0092
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 787-0092
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #33.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Murphy Road
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-2111
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Middletown, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Middletown, NJ include Middletown Village Elementary School, Ocean Avenue Elementary School and Harmony Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Middletown?
3 public preschools are located in Middletown.
What is the racial composition of students in Middletown?
Middletown public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Middletown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Middletown include: Ocean Avenue Elementary School vs. Middletown Village Elementary School, Harmony Elementary School vs. Middletown Village Elementary School, Middletown Village Elementary School vs. Harmony Elementary School
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