For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,415 students in 08109, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 08109, NJ are Merchantville Elementary School, G.h. Carson Elementary School and George B. Fine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08109 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08109, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08109, NJ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merchantville Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 S Centre St
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 663-1091
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 663-1091
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
G.h. Carson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4150 Garfield Avenue
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-5751
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-5751
Gr: PK-3 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
George B. Fine Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Gladwyn Ave
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-8568
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-8568
Gr: PK-3 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7201 Irving Avenue
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-6455
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-6455
Gr: PK-3 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 08109, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 08109, NJ include Merchantville Elementary School, G.h. Carson Elementary School and George B. Fine Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 08109?
4 public preschools are located in 08109.
What is the racial composition of students in 08109?
08109 public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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