For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,442 students in 07712, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 07712, NJ are Wanamassa Elementary School, Wayside Elementary School and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 07712 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07712, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07712, NJ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wanamassa Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Bendermere Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5700
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5700
Gr: PK-4 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Wayside Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
733 Bowne Road
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5710
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 531-5710
Gr: PK-4 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Monroe Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2660
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-2660
Gr: PK-2 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
The Shore Center
Special Education School
100 Tornillo Way
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 440-1122
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 440-1122
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 07712, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 07712, NJ include Wanamassa Elementary School, Wayside Elementary School and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 07712?
4 public preschools are located in 07712.
What is the racial composition of students in 07712?
07712 public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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