For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,190 students in 07748, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 07748, NJ are Middletown Village Elementary School, Ocean Avenue Elementary School and Harmony Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 07748 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07748, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07748, NJ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middletown Village Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
147 Kings Highway
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-0267
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-0267
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Ocean Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 Ocean Avenue
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 787-0092
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 787-0092
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Murphy Road
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-2111
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 07748, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 07748, NJ include Middletown Village Elementary School, Ocean Avenue Elementary School and Harmony Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 07748?
3 public preschools are located in 07748.
What is the racial composition of students in 07748?
07748 public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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