For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 2,870 students in Salem County, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Salem County, NJ are Mannington Township Elementary School, Upper Pittsgrove School and Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem County, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Salem County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Salem County (2025-26)
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 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Upper Pittsgrove School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
235 Pine Tavern Road
Monroeville, NJ 08343
(856) 358-8163
Monroeville, NJ 08343
(856) 358-8163
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Oldmans Township School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Freed Road
Pedricktown, NJ 08067
(856) 299-4240
Pedricktown, NJ 08067
(856) 299-4240
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Alloway Township School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
43 Cedar St
Alloway, NJ 08001
(856) 935-1622
Alloway, NJ 08001
(856) 935-1622
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Quinton Township School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8 Robinson Street
Quinton, NJ 08072
(856) 935-2379
Quinton, NJ 08072
(856) 935-2379
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Daretown School
Special Education School
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
183 Smith Street
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-4100
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-4100
Gr: PK-2 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
237 Shell Road
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-3230
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-3230
Gr: PK-K | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
873 Gershal Avenue
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-3094
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-3094
Gr: PK | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
63 Mahoney Road
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
Gr: PK-1 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
211 East Lake Road
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0144
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0144
Gr: PK | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Salem County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New Jersey Regional Day School At Mannington (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
35 Cheney Rd
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0101
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
10 Freed Road
Pedricktown, NJ 08067
(856) 299-4240
Pedricktown, NJ 08067
(856) 299-4240
Gr: K-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Salem County, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Salem County, NJ include Mannington Township Elementary School, Upper Pittsgrove School and Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Salem County?
12 public preschools are located in Salem County.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem County?
Salem County public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Salem County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Salem County include: Lafayette - Pershing vs. Oldmans Township School, Mannington Township Elementary School vs. Oldmans Township School, Oldmans Township School vs. Lafayette - Pershing
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