For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 421 students in Egg Harbor City, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschool in Egg Harbor City, NJ is Charles L. Spragg School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Egg Harbor City, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Egg Harbor City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Egg Harbor City, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles L. Spragg School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Buffalo Ave
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-1034
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-1034
Gr: PK-3 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Genoa Avenue
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 748-1250
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 748-1250
Gr: PK | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Atlantic County Juv Det Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
800 Buffalo Avenue
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-3583
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-3583
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Belladonna & Cape May Aves.
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-1426
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-1426
Gr: 1-4 | 76 students Minority enrollment: 33%
2434 Route 563
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-3520
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-3520
Gr: PK-4 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Egg Harbor City, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Egg Harbor City, NJ include Charles L. Spragg School.
How many public preschools are located in Egg Harbor City?
2 public preschools are located in Egg Harbor City.
What is the racial composition of students in Egg Harbor City?
Egg Harbor City public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Egg Harbor City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Egg Harbor City include: Charles L. Spragg School vs. Pomona Preschool, Pomona Preschool vs. Charles L. Spragg School
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