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Top 20 Best Monmouth County Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 106 private preschools serving 14,458 students in Monmouth County, NJ.
The top ranked private preschools in Monmouth County, NJ include Holy Cross Academy, The Rumson Country Day School, and Ranney School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the New Jersey private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
25% of private preschools in Monmouth County, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Monmouth County Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Ranney School
Ranney School Photo - Where lifelong friendships are built
(2)
235 Hope Road
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-4777
Grades: PK-12
| 775 students
The Brookside School
2135 Highway 35
Sea Girt, NJ 08750
(732) 449-4747
Grades: PK-8
| 241 students
Freehold Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
781 Elton Adelphia Rd
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 625-1998
Grades: PK-K
| 90 students
Goddard School Of Old Bridge
Goddard School Of Old Bridge Photo
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
300 Belchase Court
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 441-3500
Grades: PK-K
| 89 students
The Goddard School Of Wall
The Goddard School Of Wall Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1981 Highway 34
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 974-8314
Grades: PK-K
| 255 students
Holmdel Preschool Center
Daycare / Preschool
(3)
674 N. Beers Street
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 888-1919
Grades: NS-K
| 50 students
Holy Cross Academy
Holy Cross Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
40 Rumson Road
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 708-3113
Grades: NS-8
| 258 students
Home Away Home Academy
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
1182 State Route 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 290-0033
Grades: PK-1
| 280 students
Kiddie Academy
Daycare / Preschool
89 Village Center Dr
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 762-5981
Grades: PK-K
| 224 students
Marlboro Jewish Center Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
103 School Rd W
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 536-2303
Grades: PK-K
| 250 students
Mother Seton Academy
(Catholic)
(4)
4219 Us Highway 9 N
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 364-4130
Grades: PK-8
| 299 students
Mountain Hill School
Daycare / Preschool
724 Kings Hwy East
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(732) 291-0056
Grades: PK-K
| 197 students
Oak Hill Academy
Oak Hill Academy Photo - Soler Science Center at the Harris Scienceplex.http://www.oakhillacademy.com/academics/science-and-environmental-center
(4)
347 Middletown Lincroft Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 530-1343
Grades: PK-8
| 348 students
35 Bellevue Avenue
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0527
Grades: PK-8
| 378 students
St. Benedict School
(Catholic)
(1)
165 Bethany Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 264-5578
Grades: PK-8
| 421 students
St. Catharine
(Catholic)
(5)
301 2nd Ave
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
(732) 449-4424
Grades: NS-8
| 317 students
St. James Elementary School
(Catholic)
30 Peters Pl
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 741-3363
Grades: PK-8
| 510 students
St. Jerome Elementary School
(Catholic)
(2)
250 Wall St
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
(732) 222-8686
Grades: PK-8
| 249 students
St. Leo The Great School
(Catholic)
550 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 741-3133
Grades: PK-8
| 609 students
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
(1)
538 Church St
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-0129
Grades: PK-8
| 554 students
St. Rose Grammar School
St. Rose Grammar School Photo - St. Rose Grammar School third grade students from Ms. Mary Burns' class celebrated Johnny Appleseed's birthday by making homemade applesauce in their classroom.
(Catholic)
(1)
605 6th Avenue
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 681-5555
Grades: PK-8
| 305 students
St. Rose Of Lima School
(Catholic)
(2)
51 Lincoln Pl
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 462-2646
Grades: PK-8
| 295 students
Summer Hill Preschool And Daycamp
Summer Hill Preschool And Daycamp Photo
Montessori School
1107 Gully Road
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 681-3483
Grades: PK-K
| 70 students
Yellow Duck Preparatory
Daycare / Preschool
139 Pinebrook Rd
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-4700
Grades: PK-K
| 274 students
A Child S Place School
A Child S Place School Photo - Outside time, rain or shine!
Alternative School
1409 W Front St
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 747-0141
Grades: PK-1
| 125 students
Abc Spectrum Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
78 Millhurst Rd
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-4747
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Aberdeen KinderCare
Aberdeen KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
1330 Highway 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 817-0200
Grades: NS-PK
| 35 students
AM2PM Childcare Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
1000 Route 36 South
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-3200
Grades: NS
| 100 students
Ambassador Christian Academy
Ambassador Christian Academy Photo - Welcome to Ambassador Christian Academy! Our mission is to provide an excellent Christian education serving the needs of our students with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
(Christian)
4041 Squankum-Allenwood Road
Allenwood, NJ 08720
(732) 341-0860
Grades: NS-12
| 220 students
Atlantis Prep School
Atlantis Prep School Photo - One convenient, walkable campus.
Daycare / Preschool
1904 Atlantic Ave
Manasquan, NJ 08736
(732) 528-5437
Grades: PK-K
| 171 students
Bet Yaakov Of The Jersey Shore
All-girls (Jewish)
210 Wall St
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
(732) 229-0680
Grades: PK-11
| 210 students
Bridges At St. Thomas More
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
186 Gordons Corner Rd
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-3107
Grades: PK-K
| 161 students
Centrastate Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool
901 W Main St
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 303-5300
Grades: PK-K
| 42 students
Children Of America Aberdeen
Daycare / Preschool
1360 State Route 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 946-0606
Grades: PK-K
| 22 students
Children Of The King Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
167 Cedar Ave
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 571-2223
Grades: NS-PK
| 37 students
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Monmouth County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
65 Kent Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 886-7100
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
910 Highway 36
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-9549
Grades: PK-8
| 198 students
204 Wilson Avenue
Port Monmouth, NJ 07758
(732) 787-7600
Grades: NS-PK
| 30 students
1837 Old Mill Rd
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 449-5570
Grades: PK-K
| 28 students
123 S Main St
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 431-0718
Grades: PK-1
| 30 students
100 Bridge Plaza Dr
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 536-8181
Grades: NS
| 11 students
521 Lakewood Farmingdale Rd
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 938-7777
Grades: PK-12
| 43 students
18 Kings Highway
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-1182
Grades: K
| 15 students
337 Route 9
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 303-0027
Grades: NS-K
| 70 students
538 Church St
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-9100
Grades: 9-12
| 223 students
128 Monmouth Road
Port Monmouth, NJ 07758
(732) 531-1500
Grades: PK-K
| 67 students
121 Miller Street
Highlands, NJ 07732
(732) 872-0281
Grades: PK-8
| 119 students
106 Windeler Rd
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 370-3222
Grades: K
| 85 students
100 Grant Ave
Deal, NJ 07723
(732) 663-2929
Grades: K-8
| 69 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Monmouth County, NJ?
The top ranked private preschools in Monmouth County, NJ include Holy Cross Academy, The Rumson Country Day School, and Ranney School.
How many private preschools are located in Monmouth County?
106 private preschools are located in Monmouth County.
How diverse are private preschools in Monmouth County?
Monmouth County private preschools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Monmouth County?
25% of private preschools in Monmouth County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private preschools in Monmouth County are often viewed compared to one another?

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