For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 473 students in Belmar, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschool in Belmar, NJ is Belmar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belmar, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Belmar have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Belmar, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belmar Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 Main Street
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 681-2388
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 681-2388
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
2500 Bedford Corner Lane
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 556-2114
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 556-2114
Gr: PK | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Belmar, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Belmar, NJ include Belmar Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Belmar?
2 public preschools are located in Belmar.
What is the racial composition of students in Belmar?
Belmar public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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