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Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in New Jersey

The average student-teacher ratio in New Jersey public preschools is approximately 11:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 3:1 6:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1

Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in New Jersey (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Autistic Continuum
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Bright Beginnings Learning Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-4
1660 Stelton Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 339-9331
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Bruce Street School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
333 Clinton Pl
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3951
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Lake Drive Program For Hearing Impaired
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
10 Lake Drive
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 299-0166
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Manchester Regional Day School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
890 Toms River Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 928-1500
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Morris Goodwin School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
839 Ye Greate Street
Greenwich, NJ 08323
(856) 451-5513
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Northern Hills Academy
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
10 Gail Court
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 579-6980
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
The Shore Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
100 Tornillo Way
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 440-1122
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Bankbridge Regional School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
870 Bankbridge Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 415-7755
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Beach Haven School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
700 North Beach Ave.
Beach Haven, NJ 08008
(609) 492-7411
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Crossroads School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
45 Cardinal Drive
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-6655
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Cumberland Campus
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
13 Ramah Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-1061
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Lafayette Learning Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK
31 Hazel Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2222
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Lakewood Early Childhood Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-K
100 Linden Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-3626
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Margaret Mace Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
1201 Atlantic Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1454
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Moonachie Campus
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
Robert L. Craig School, 20 Wes
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 249-0995
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Northern Valley Central
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
200 Summit Street
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 767-7224
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Westampton Campus
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
20 Pioneer Blvd
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 261-5600
Rank: #19 - 3719. - 37.
Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
4805 Nawakwa Boulevard
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 909-9147
Rank: #19 - 3719. - 37.
Avon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
505 Lincoln Avenue
Avon By The Sea, NJ 07717
(732) 775-4328
Rank: #19 - 3719. - 37.
Behavioral Continuum
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Rank: #19 - 3719. - 37.
Bradley Beach Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
515 Brinley Avenue
Bradley Beach, NJ 07720
(732) 775-4413
Rank: #19 - 3719. - 37.
Califon Public School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
6 School Street
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 832-2828
Rank: #19 - 3719. - 37.
Cape May City Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
921 Lafayette St
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-8485
Rank: #19 - 3719. - 37.
Central Park School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
5 Jean Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-9630
Rank: #19 - 3719. - 37.
Crest Memorial School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
9100 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1522
Rank: #19 - 3719. - 37.
Daretown School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Rank: #19 - 3719. - 37.
Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Rank: #19 - 3719. - 37.
Developmental Learning Center New Providence
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-9
330 Central Avenue
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 508-1345
Rank: #19 - 3719. - 37.
Frenchtown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
902 Harrison St
Frenchtown, NJ 08825
(908) 996-2751
Rank: #19 - 3719. - 37.
H W Mountz Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
411 Tuttle Ave
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
(732) 449-6380
Rank: #19 - 3719. - 37.
Lebanon Borough School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
6 Maple St
Lebanon, NJ 08833
(908) 236-2448
Rank: #19 - 3719. - 37.
Maywood Campus
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
404 Maywood Avenue
Maywood, NJ 07607
(201) 845-8818
Rank: #19 - 3719. - 37.
Ocean Academy
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
148 Crest Haven Road
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-2720
Rank: #19 - 3719. - 37.
Orange Early Childhood Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK
397 Park Avenue
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4000
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