Goddard School For Early Childhood Development Photo

Best Red Bank Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 909 students in Red Bank, NJ.
The top-ranked private preschool in Red Bank, NJ is St. James Elementary School.
40% of private preschools in Red Bank, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).

Top-Ranked Red Bank Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. James Elementary School
(Catholic)
30 Peters Pl
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 741-3363
Gr: PK-8 | 510 students Avg. class size: 15 students
First Discoveries Preschool & Daycare
Daycare / Preschool
70 State Route 35
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 747-8500
Gr: PK-K | 49 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
Goddard School For Early Childhood Development Photo
Daycare / Preschool
Suite #6 4 Hartford Drive
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 933-4888
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
Neighborhood Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
75 Route 35
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 747-0939
Gr: NS-PK | 35 students
Tower Hill School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
255 Harding Road
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 747-1393
Gr: PK-K | 207 students

Overview

This Town (Red Bank)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
909 Students
138,843 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
47 Teachers
11,504 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
50%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
403 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
7,571 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
8,894 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
10 Students
6,761 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
351 Students
56,597 Students
% White Students
39%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
146 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
523 Students
54,873 Students
% of Others Students
57%
40%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Red Bank, NJ?
The top-ranked private preschools in Red Bank, NJ is St. James Elementary School.
How many private preschools are located in Red Bank?
5 private preschools are located in Red Bank.
How diverse are private preschools in Red Bank?
Red Bank private preschools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Red Bank?
40% of private preschools in Red Bank are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).

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