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Best Salem County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 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 Elsinboro Township 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 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Salem County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mannington Township Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
495 Route 45
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-1078
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Upper Pittsgrove School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
235 Pine Tavern Road
Monroeville, NJ 08343
(856) 358-8163
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Elsinboro Township School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
631 Salem Fort Elfsborg Road
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-3817
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
967 Main St Canton
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2707
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Oldmans Township School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10 Freed Road
Pedricktown, NJ 08067
(856) 299-4240
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Alloway Township School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
43 Cedar St
Alloway, NJ 08001
(856) 935-1622
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Quinton Township School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8 Robinson Street
Quinton, NJ 08072
(856) 935-2379
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Daretown School
Special Education School
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
John Fenwick Academy
183 Smith Street
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-4100
Gr: PK-2 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Lafayette - Pershing
237 Shell Road
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-3230
Gr: PK-K | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Norma Elementary School
873 Gershal Avenue
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-3094
Gr: PK | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Valley Park Elementary School
63 Mahoney Road
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
Gr: PK-1 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
William Roper Early Childhood Learning Center
211 East Lake Road
Woodstown, NJ 08098
(856) 769-0144
Gr: PK | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

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 Elsinboro Township 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Salem County are often viewed compared to one another?

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