For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 422 students in Spring Lake, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Spring Lake, NJ are H W Mountz Elementary School and Spring Lake Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spring Lake, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Spring Lake have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Spring Lake, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
H W Mountz Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
411 Tuttle Ave
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
(732) 449-6380
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
(732) 449-6380
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Spring Lake Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1110 Highway 71
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
(732) 449-6149
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
(732) 449-6149
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Spring Lake, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Spring Lake, NJ include H W Mountz Elementary School and Spring Lake Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Spring Lake?
2 public preschools are located in Spring Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Spring Lake?
Spring Lake public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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