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 Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Yearly Tuition: $470
- 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
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
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.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Toms River Nursery School & Kindergarten cost?
Toms River Nursery School & Kindergarten's tuition is approximately $470 for private students.
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).
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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