For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,084 students in 08055, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 08055, NJ are Kirby's Mill Elementary School, Cranberry Pines Elementary School and Chairville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08055 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08055, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08055, NJ Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kirby's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
151 Hartford Road
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 714-7014
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 714-7014
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Cranberry Pines Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Fairview Road
Medford, NJ 08055
(856) 983-2861
Medford, NJ 08055
(856) 983-2861
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Chairville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
36 Chairville Road
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-9610
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-9610
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Taunton Forge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32 Evergreen Trail
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-6723
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-6723
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Milton H. Allen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24 Allen Avenue
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-4203
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-4203
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
135 Mudjekeewis Trail
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-0991
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-0991
Gr: PK-2 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 08055, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 08055, NJ include Kirby's Mill Elementary School, Cranberry Pines Elementary School and Chairville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 08055?
6 public preschools are located in 08055.
What is the racial composition of students in 08055?
08055 public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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