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Smart Start Preschool
Elementary School
786 RIVER RD, Fair Haven, NJ 07704
Enrollment
28
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Grades
Pre-K – TK
Enrollment
28
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Grades
Pre-K – TK
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Smart Start Preschool
Elementary School in Fair Haven · grades Pre-K – TK. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Smart Start Preschool
Smart Start Preschool is a private elementary school in Fair Haven, NJ. Smart Start Preschool serves approximately 28 students, and covers grades Pre-K-TK, and has a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 28 students, Smart Start Preschool is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.7:1 students to teachers, Smart Start Preschool sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Smart Start Preschool is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Smart Start Preschool compares to the 2 public schools in Fair Haven, NJ
Student Demographics
All Schools in Fair Haven
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Smart Start Preschool (this school) | — |
| Viola L Sickles School | 5.9 |
| Knollwood School | 7.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – TK
- Enrollment
- 28 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Address
- 786 RIVER RD, Fair Haven, NJ 07704
- Phone
- (732) 530-3870
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in NJ aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
786 RIVER RD, Fair Haven, NJ 07704
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Smart Start Preschool may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Fairview Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Red Bank). Another option is Point Road School (rated 8.4/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Little Silver). Additionally, Red Bank Charter School (rated 8.2/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Red Bank). For more schools in Fair Haven, see our Fair Haven schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Viola L Sickles School Fair Haven | 0.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Knollwood School Fair Haven | 0.8 mi | 7.1 |
| Red Bank Regional High School Little Silver | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| THE RUMSON COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Rumson | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| TOWER HILL SCHOOL Red Bank | 1.6 mi | — |
| Markham Place School Little Silver | 2.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Point Road School Little Silver | 2.0 mi | 8.4 |
| Deane-Porter Elementary School Rumson | 1.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Red Bank Middle School Red Bank | 1.9 mi | 7.8 |
| Forrestdale School Rumson | 1.7 mi | 8.1 |
| Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Rumson | 1.7 mi | 7.7 |
| Navesink Elementary School Atlantic Highlands | 2.4 mi | 5.5 |
| ST JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Red Bank | 2.1 mi | 4.3 |
| JERSEY SHORE FREE SCHOOL Little Silver | 2.5 mi | — |
| MOUNTAIN HILL SCHOOL Atlantic Highlands | 2.4 mi | — |
| VINCENT S MASTRO MONTESSORI ACADEMY Shrewsbury | 2.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Red Bank Charter School Red Bank | 2.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School Shrewsbury | 2.9 mi | 7.7 |
| Atlantic Highlands Elementary School Atlantic Highlands | 3.2 mi | 6.0 |
| Fairview Elementary School Red Bank | 2.7 mi | 8.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07704 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$237,132
Median Home Value
$943,300
Median Rent
$3,500/mo
Population
6,182
College Educated
81%
Homeownership
92.4%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Median Age
40.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Smart Start Preschool
What grades does Smart Start Preschool serve?
Smart Start Preschool serves students in grades Pre-K through TK.
How many students attend Smart Start Preschool?
Smart Start Preschool has an enrollment of approximately 28 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smart Start Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Smart Start Preschool is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Smart Start Preschool a private school?
Yes, Smart Start Preschool is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Smart Start Preschool a religious school?
No, Smart Start Preschool is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – TK
- Enrollment
- 28
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Phone
- (732) 530-3870
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