Toms River Nursery School and Kindergarten, established in 1945, has been serving the families in the Toms River area for 65 years.
Our school is a non-profit parent cooperative school, owned by the parents and students currently enrolled.
We respect the personality of each child and strive to invite a child's curiosity, encourage creativity and inspire ideas.
All classrooms create an environment that stimulates the need to ask questions and seek solutions while allowing the child the freedom to develop his or her own style of work and play.
Independence is encouraged with the clear understanding that it carries with it social responsibility.
We strive to stimulate and inculcate in a child a feeling for aesthetic and moral values through his or her enthusiasm and attitudes.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NJ School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Toms River Nursery School & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1945
Student Body
Total Students
117 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Toms River Nursery School & Kindergarten's ranking?
Toms River Nursery School & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Toms River Nursery School & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Toms River Nursery School & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Toms River Nursery School & Kindergarten is Ocean County Christian Academy (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ocean County Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1380 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
36 Bey Lea Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 240-2121
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 240-2121
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 198 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 3
Holy Cross Lutheran Church Child Care
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
1500 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 255-3112
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 255-3112
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 250 students
Dover Country Day School
Daycare / Preschool
1172 Church Rd
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 244-7070
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 244-7070
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
182 James St
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-7500
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-7500
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 79 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ocean County Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1380 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Donovan Catholic High School ![Donovan Catholic High School Photo - Founded in 1962 as St. Joseph High School and known as Monsignor Donovan High School until 2014, Donovan Catholic is Ocean County's only Catholic high school.]( "Donovan Catholic High School Photo - Founded in 1962 as St. Joseph High School and known as Monsignor Donovan High School until 2014, Donovan Catholic is Ocean County's only Catholic high school.")
(Catholic)
711 Hooper Ave
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-8801
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-8801
2.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 641 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mesivta Of Eatontown
All-boys (Jewish)
1300 New Hampshire Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 415-8578
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 415-8578
3.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students
Tiferes Chaim
All-boys (Jewish)
140 Lehigh Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 806-9007
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 806-9007
4.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students
Lehmann School & Technical Education Center
Special Education School
1100 Airport Rd
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-7200
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-7200
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 20 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ocean County Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1380 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
182 James St
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-7500
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-7500
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 79 students
St. Joseph Grade School
(Catholic)
711 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-2355
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-2355
2.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 520 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
Cheder Tiferes Yisroel
All-boys (Jewish)
212 Cathy Ln
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 987-6824
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 987-6824
3.5 miles
Gr: K-3 | 91 students
Bnos Orchos Chaim
All-girls (Jewish)
440 Oberlin Ave S
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 806-4274
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 806-4274
4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 371 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ocean County Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1380 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
36 Bey Lea Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 240-2121
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 240-2121
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 198 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 3
Holy Cross Lutheran Church Child Care
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
1500 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 255-3112
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 255-3112
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 250 students
Dover Country Day School
Daycare / Preschool
1172 Church Rd
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 244-7070
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 244-7070
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
182 James St
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-7500
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-7500
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 79 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chatsworth Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2 John Bowker Jr. Blvd
Chatsworth, NJ 08019
(609) 726-1230
Chatsworth, NJ 08019
(609) 726-1230
9302.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science
Vocational School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
195 Cedar Bridge Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-8439
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-8439
9303.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Southern Regional High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
90 Cedar Bridge Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 597-9481
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 597-9481
9303.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,820 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Southern Regional Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 Cedar Bridge Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 597-9481
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 597-9481
9303.8 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 865 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
489 Nautilus Drive
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
9304 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 747 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
School Reviews
5 11/30/2020
This school is absolutely amazing, my son's second year there. Very personable, very welcoming, my sons is always so excited to go to school there.
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