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Best Toms River Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 993 students in Toms River, NJ.
The top-ranked private preschools in Toms River, NJ include Toms River Nursery School & Kindergarten and Holy Cross Lutheran Church Child Care.
22% of private preschools in Toms River, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other Lutheran).

Top-Ranked Toms River Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Cross Lutheran Church Child Care
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
1500 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 255-3112
Gr: PK-K | 250 students
Toms River Nursery School & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
1404 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-4939
Gr: PK-K | 117 students
Cherry Lane Child Care & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
806 Main St 808
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-7070
Gr: PK-K | 48 students Tuition listed
Dover Country Day School
Daycare / Preschool
1172 Church Rd
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 244-7070
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
36 Bey Lea Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 240-2121
Gr: PK-K | 198 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 3
Hilltop Nursery School & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1917 Route 37 W
Toms River, NJ 08757
(732) 657-6676
Gr: PK-K | 97 students
Ocean County Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1380 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
182 James St
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-7500
Gr: PK-1 | 79 students
Toms River KinderCare
Toms River KinderCare Photo - Toms River KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
915 Hazelwood Rd.
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 929-3010
Gr: NS-PK | 15 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Toms River, New Jersey

Toms River, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
255 Route 70
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 363-5530
Gr: PK-4 | 123 students

Overview

This Town (Toms River)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
993 Students
138,875 Students
% Average Students of Color
35%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
38 Teachers
11,502 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
12:1
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,500
$16,566

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
403 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
29 Students
7,571 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
8,894 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
14 Students
6,761 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
154 Students
56,601 Students
% White Students
21%
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
528 Students
54,866 Students
% of Others Students
71%
40%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Toms River, NJ?
The top-ranked private preschools in Toms River, NJ include Toms River Nursery School & Kindergarten and Holy Cross Lutheran Church Child Care.
How many private preschools are located in Toms River?
9 private preschools are located in Toms River.
How diverse are private preschools in Toms River?
Toms River private preschools are approximately 35% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Toms River?
22% of private preschools in Toms River are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other Lutheran).

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