For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,680 students in 08234, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschool in 08234, NJ is Swift-slaybaugh Complex. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08234 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08234, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08234, NJ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swift-slaybaugh Complex
(Math: 45% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11 Swift Avenue
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 927-8222
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 927-8222
Gr: PK-3 | 1,422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
3393 Bargaintown Road
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 732-8173
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 732-8173
Gr: PK | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
08234, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Atlantic Transitional Education Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2562 Tilton Road
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 645-6748
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 645-6748
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 94%
5 Swift Drive
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 927-4141
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 927-4141
Gr: K-3 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Project Teach - Atlantic Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2562 Tilton Road
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 645-6748
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 645-6748
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 08234, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 08234, NJ include Swift-slaybaugh Complex.
How many public preschools are located in 08234?
2 public preschools are located in 08234.
What is the racial composition of students in 08234?
08234 public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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