For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 714 students in Blackwood, NJ.
The top ranked public preschool in Blackwood, NJ is Chews Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blackwood, NJ public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Blackwood have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Blackwood, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chews Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Chewslanding Somerdale Rd
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 783-6607
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 783-6607
Grades: PK-5
| 714 students
Blackwood, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Camden County Youth Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Woodbury Turnersville Rd Lake
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6100
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6100
Grades: 8-12
| 37 students
Camden Prep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Bldg 5d Lakeland Ro
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6073
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 374-6073
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Campus Program High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Bldg 5d Lakeland Ro
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-9532
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 227-9532
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
The Kingdom Charter School Of Leadership (Closed 2020)
Charter School
121 West Church Street
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 232-0100
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856) 232-0100
Grades: K-5
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Blackwood, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Blackwood, NJ include Chews Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Blackwood?
1 public preschools are located in Blackwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Blackwood?
Blackwood public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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