For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 763 students in Wildwood, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Wildwood, NJ are Crest Memorial School, Margaret Mace Elementary School and Glenwood Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wildwood, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Wildwood have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wildwood, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crest Memorial School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9100 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1522
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1522
Grades: PK-8
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
Margaret Mace Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Atlantic Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1454
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1454
Grades: PK-8
| 165 students
Rank: #33.
Glenwood Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Glenwood & New York Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1630
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1630
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Wildwood, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4300 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Grades: 9-12
| 284 students
2502 Central Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1630
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1630
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wildwood, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Wildwood, NJ include Crest Memorial School, Margaret Mace Elementary School and Glenwood Avenue Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wildwood?
3 public preschools are located in Wildwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Wildwood?
Wildwood public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Wildwood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wildwood include: Margaret Mace Elementary School vs. Crest Memorial School, Crest Memorial School vs. Margaret Mace Elementary School
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