For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,686 students in 08302, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 08302, NJ are Stow Creek Township School, Hopewell Crest and Charles F. Seabrook School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08302 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08302, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08302, NJ Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stow Creek Township School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 Gum Tree Corner Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-1717
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-1717
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Hopewell Crest
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
122 Sewall Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-9203
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-9203
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Charles F. Seabrook School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1373 Highway 77
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Gr: PK-2 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Fairfield Township School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
375 Gouldtown Woodruff Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 453-1882
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 453-1882
Gr: PK-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Quarter Mile Lane School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Quarter Mile Lane
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Gr: PK-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Cumberland Campus
Special Education School
13 Ramah Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-1061
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-1061
Gr: PK-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
550 Buckshutem Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Gr: PK | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
08302, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cumberland County Juv Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
135 Sunny Slope Lane
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-0717
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-0717
Essex County Youth House High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
80 Duryea Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(973) 484-4908
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(973) 484-4908
Gr: 8-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1112 Bridgeton-millville Pike
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-2164
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-2164
Gr: 5-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Southwoods State Prison High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
215 Burlington Rd
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-8164
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-8164
Gr: 11-12 | 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 08302, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 08302, NJ include Stow Creek Township School, Hopewell Crest and Charles F. Seabrook School.
How many public preschools are located in 08302?
7 public preschools are located in 08302.
What is the racial composition of students in 08302?
08302 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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