Top 10 Best Salem County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 2,731 students in Salem County, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Salem County, NJ are Mannington Township Elementary School, Upper Pittsgrove School and Oldmans Township School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem County, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Salem County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Salem County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mannington Township Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
495 Route 45
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-1078
Grades: PK-8
| 174 students
Rank: #22.
Upper Pittsgrove School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
235 Pine Tavern Road
Monroeville, NJ 08343
(856) 358-8163
Grades: PK-8
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
Oldmans Township School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10 Freed Road
Pedricktown, NJ 08067
(856) 299-4240
Grades: PK-8
| 294 students
Rank: #44.
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
967 Main St Canton
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2707
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
Rank: #55.
Alloway Township School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
43 Cedar St
Alloway, NJ 08001
(856) 935-1622
Grades: PK-8
| 286 students
Rank: #66.
Quinton Township School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8 Robinson Street
Quinton, NJ 08072
(856) 935-2379
Grades: PK-8
| 273 students
Rank: n/an/a
Daretown School
Special Education School
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Grades: PK-12
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
John Fenwick Academy
183 Smith Street
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-4100
Grades: PK-2
| 358 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lafayette - Pershing
237 Shell Road
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-3230
Grades: PK-K
| 255 students
Rank: n/an/a
873 Gershal Avenue
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-3094
Grades: PK
| 97 students
Rank: n/an/a
63 Mahoney Road
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
Grades: PK-1
| 340 students
211 East Lake Road
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0144
Grades: PK-K
| 155 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Salem County, NJ

Salem County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
207 Front St
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-6761
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
35 Cheney Rd
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
10 Freed Road
Pedricktown, NJ 08067
(856) 299-4240
Grades: K-8
| 244 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Salem County, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Salem County, NJ include Mannington Township Elementary School, Upper Pittsgrove School and Oldmans Township School.
How many public preschools are located in Salem County, NJ?
12 public preschools are located in Salem County, NJ.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem County, NJ?
Salem County, NJ public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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