For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,491 students in 08742, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 08742, NJ are G. Harold Antrim Elementary School, Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School and Ocean Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08742 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08742, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08742, NJ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
G. Harold Antrim Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Niblick Street
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 899-3737
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 899-3737
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 Riviera Parkway
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 701-1900
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 701-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Ocean Road Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1210 Benedict Street
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 701-1900
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 701-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 08742, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 08742, NJ include G. Harold Antrim Elementary School, Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School and Ocean Road Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 08742?
3 public preschools are located in 08742.
What is the racial composition of students in 08742?
08742 public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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