For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 845 students in 08079, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 08079, NJ are Mannington Township Elementary School, Elsinboro Township School and Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08079 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08079, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08079, NJ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mannington Township Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
495 Route 45
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-1078
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-1078
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Elsinboro Township School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
631 Salem Fort Elfsborg Road
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-3817
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-3817
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
967 Main St Canton
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2707
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2707
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
183 Smith Street
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-4100
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-4100
Gr: PK-2 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 08079, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 08079, NJ include Mannington Township Elementary School, Elsinboro Township School and Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 08079?
4 public preschools are located in 08079.
What is the racial composition of students in 08079?
08079 public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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