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Best Neptune Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,914 students in Neptune, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Neptune, NJ are Summerfield Elementary School, Shark River Hills Elementary School and Woodrow Wilson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Neptune, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Neptune have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Neptune, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summerfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Summerfield La
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Shark River Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
312 Brighton Avenue
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Woodrow Wilson
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
210 West Sylvania Ave
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 775-5319
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Green Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
909 Green Grove Road
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Midtown Community Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1155 Corlies Ave
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Gables Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Gables Court
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Neptune, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Neptune, NJ include Summerfield Elementary School, Shark River Hills Elementary School and Woodrow Wilson.
How many public preschools are located in Neptune?
6 public preschools are located in Neptune.
What is the racial composition of students in Neptune?
Neptune public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Neptune are often viewed compared to one another?

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