For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 716 students in Blackwood, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschool in Blackwood, NJ is Chews Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blackwood, NJ public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Blackwood have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Blackwood, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chews Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Chewslanding Somerdale Rd
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 783-6607
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 783-6607
Gr: PK-5 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Blackwood, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Camden County Youth Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Woodbury Turnersville Rd Lake
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6100
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6100
Gr: 8-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Camden Prep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Bldg 5d Lakeland Ro
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6073
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6073
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Campus Program High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Bldg 5d Lakeland Ro
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-9532
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-9532
Gr: 9-12
The Kingdom Charter School Of Leadership (Closed 2020)
Charter School
121 West Church Street
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 232-0100
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 232-0100
Gr: K-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Blackwood, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Blackwood, NJ include Chews Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Blackwood?
1 public preschools are located in Blackwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Blackwood?
Blackwood public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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