For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,963 students in 08302, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 08302, NJ are Stow Creek Township School, Hopewell Crest and Charles F. Seabrook School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08302 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08302, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08302, NJ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stow Creek Township School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 Gum Tree Corner Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-1717
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-1717
Grades: PK-8
| 136 students
Rank: #22.
Hopewell Crest
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
122 Sewall Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-9203
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-9203
Grades: PK-8
| 522 students
Rank: #33.
Charles F. Seabrook School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1373 Highway 77
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Grades: PK-2
| 432 students
Rank: #44.
Fairfield Township School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
375 Gouldtown Woodruff Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 453-1882
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 453-1882
Grades: PK-8
| 516 students
Rank: #55.
Quarter Mile Lane School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Quarter Mile Lane
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: PK-8
| 667 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cumberland Campus
Special Education School
13 Ramah Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-1061
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-1061
Grades: PK-12
| 101 students
Rank: n/an/a
550 Buckshutem Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: PK
| 589 students
08302, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cumberland County Juv Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
135 Sunny Slope Lane
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-0717
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-0717
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Cumberland Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
10 Washington St
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-1444
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-1444
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Essex County Youth House High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
80 Duryea Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(973) 484-4908
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(973) 484-4908
Grades: 8-12
| 72 students
1112 Bridgeton-millville Pike
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-2164
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-2164
Grades: 5-8
| 244 students
Southwoods State Prison High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
215 Burlington Rd
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-8164
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-8164
Grades: 11-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 08302, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 08302, NJ include Stow Creek Township School, Hopewell Crest and Charles F. Seabrook School.
How many public preschools are located in 08302?
7 public preschools are located in 08302.
What is the racial composition of students in 08302?
08302 public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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