Top 10 driving schools in West Long Branch, NJ
We compared 10 licensed driving schools that teach in and around West Long Branch (Monmouth County). Many instructors pick students up across nearby towns, so this list covers schools within about 20 miles and ranked them by what customers say about them on Google, Yelp, Facebook and other review sites and social media, plus distance. Rankings update as schools earn new reviews.
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Red Bank Driving School
72score4.8avg · 25 reviews121 State Highway 35, Red Bank · 6 mi
Why #1: Averages 4.8 stars from 25 reviews on Facebook and Yelp. About 6 miles from West Long Branch, offering teen 6-hour behind-the-wheel, road test service, permit/knowledge test prep. Red Bank school serving Monmouth and Ocean counties that offers the 6-hour teen program, free pick-up from home or school, and written and road test help.
- Teen 6-hour behind-the-wheel
- Road test service
- Permit/knowledge test prep
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US Driving School
68score4.8avg · 107 reviews8998 NJ-18, Suite 111, Old Bridge · 18 mi · 5 locations
- Yelp3.5(6)· Pennington
- bestprosintown.com4.9(101)· Hamilton
- facebook1.2k followers
- tiktok456 followers
Why #2: Averages 4.8 stars from 107 reviews on Yelp and 1 other review site; active on Facebook and Instagram. About 18 miles from West Long Branch. With locations in Pennington, Hamilton, Princeton, Old Bridge and Mount Laurel, US Driving School teaches drivers across central and South Jersey.
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Gene's Driving School
67score4.7avg · 309 reviews725 Highway 34, Matawan · 14 mi
- Yelp3.0(8)
- Facebook100% recommend(17)
- chamberofcommerce.com4.8(277)
- superpages.com5.0(6)
- judysbook.com5.0(1)
Why #3: Averages 4.7 stars from 309 reviews on Facebook, Yelp and 3 other review sites. About 14 miles from West Long Branch, offering adult lessons, defensive driving. Long-running Matawan school that teaches teens and adults and is authorized to teach the National Safety Council defensive driving course.
- Adult lessons
- Defensive driving
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Coastal Driving School
66score5.0avg · 51 reviews24 Scheiber Drive, Brick · 17 mi
Why #4: Averages 5.0 stars from 51 reviews on Facebook. About 17 miles from West Long Branch. Brick-based driving school listed on the NJ MVC's 2025 roster of licensed driving schools.
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Maryann's Shore Driving School
58score3.5avg · 8 reviews1090 Broadway, West Long Branch · in town
Why #5: Averages 3.5 stars from 8 reviews on Yelp and 1 other review site. Based right here. West Long Branch school with more than 35 years of experience helping new drivers earn a New Jersey license, using practice cars equipped with backup cameras.
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Jackson Driving School
53score4.5avg · 8 reviews19 County Line Road, Suite 8, Jackson · 19 mi
Why #6: Averages 4.5 stars from 8 reviews on Yelp. About 19 miles from West Long Branch. Jackson Township driving school listed on the NJ MVC's 2025 roster of licensed driving schools.
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Skillful Driving School
50score4.1avg · 32 reviews135 Country Club Drive, Lakewood · 17 mi
Why #7: Averages 4.1 stars from 32 reviews on Yelp and 2 other review sites. About 17 miles from West Long Branch, offering teen 6-hour behind-the-wheel, road test service. Lakewood school offering a 16-year-old 6-hour package and road test service, serving Jackson, Wall, Brick, Toms River, Howell, Freehold and New Egypt.
- Teen 6-hour behind-the-wheel
- Road test service
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Shore Points Professional Driving School
50score3.3avg · 4 reviews713 Drum Point Road, Brick · 17 mi
Why #8: Averages 3.3 stars from 4 reviews on Yelp. About 17 miles from West Long Branch. Brick Township driving school listed on the NJ MVC roster of licensed driving schools.
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Seville Driving School
46score3.2avg · 13 reviews254 Brick Blvd, Suite 11, Brick · 17 mi
Why #9: Averages 3.2 stars from 13 reviews on Yelp and 1 other review site. About 17 miles from West Long Branch. Brick-based school (licensed as Seville Leasing Inc.) that serves students across Monmouth and Ocean counties.
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Manalapan Driving School
31score3.3avg · 55 reviews190 South Street, Freehold · 14 mi
Why #10: Averages 3.3 stars from 55 reviews on Facebook, Yelp and 1 other review site. About 14 miles from West Long Branch. MVC-licensed Freehold school (its sister license, Marlboro Driving School, shares the same address) offering a range of driving classes for western Monmouth County.
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