For the 2024-25 school year, there are 55 public preschools serving 21,488 students in Camden County, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Camden County, NJ are Central School, Elizabeth Haddon School and J. Fithian Tatem School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden County, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Camden County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Camden County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Three Lincoln Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-5851
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-5851
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
Elizabeth Haddon School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
501 West Redman Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-0811
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-0811
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
J. Fithian Tatem School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
One Glover Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-0902
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 429-0902
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #44.
Zane North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Stokes Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856) 962-5703
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856) 962-5703
Grades: PK-5
| 164 students
Rank: #55.
Kresson School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7 School Lane
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 424-1816
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 424-1816
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #66.
Van Sciver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 Rhoads Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 869-7730
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 869-7730
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #77.
Atlantic Avenue
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21 East Atlantic Avenue
Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
(856) 547-0630
Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
(856) 547-0630
Grades: PK-2
| 108 students
Rank: #88.
Laurel Springs School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
623 Grand Avenue
Clementon, NJ 08021
(856) 783-1086
Clementon, NJ 08021
(856) 783-1086
Grades: PK-6
| 185 students
Rank: #99.
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Melrose Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856) 869-7715
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856) 869-7715
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Bellmawr Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
29 Peach Road
Bellmawr, NJ 08031
(856) 931-6272
Bellmawr, NJ 08031
(856) 931-6272
Grades: PK-4
| 463 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Stoy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
206 Briarwood Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 869-7725
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 869-7725
Grades: PK-5
| 166 students
Rank: #1212.
Berlin Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 S Franklin Ave
Berlin, NJ 08009
(856) 767-0129
Berlin, NJ 08009
(856) 767-0129
Grades: PK-8
| 770 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Avon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
862 Mercer Dr
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 547-6632
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 547-6632
Grades: PK-4
| 310 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Winslow Township Elementary School Three
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 Sicklerville Road
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
(609) 728-1080
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
(609) 728-1080
Grades: PK-3
| 457 students
Rank: #1515.
Oaklyn Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
136 Kendall Blvd
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 858-0335
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 858-0335
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #1616.
Clementon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4 Audubon Ave
Clementon, NJ 08021
(856) 783-2300
Clementon, NJ 08021
(856) 783-2300
Grades: PK-8
| 574 students
Rank: #1717.
G.h. Carson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4150 Garfield Avenue
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-5751
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-5751
Grades: PK-3
| 360 students
Rank: #1818.
Merchantville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 S Centre St
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 663-1091
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 663-1091
Grades: PK-8
| 377 students
Rank: #1919.
Cold Springs School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1194 Market Street
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-7000
Grades: PK-3
| 842 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Mary Bray Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 West Kings Highway
Mount Ephraim, NJ 08059
(856) 931-7807
Mount Ephraim, NJ 08059
(856) 931-7807
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Parkview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
123 Parkview Rd
Stratford, NJ 08084
(856) 783-2876
Stratford, NJ 08084
(856) 783-2876
Grades: PK-3
| 384 students
Rank: #2222.
Union Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Jarvis Road
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
(856) 309-5031
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
(856) 309-5031
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #2323.
Chews Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 716 students
Rank: #2424.
Winslow Township Elementary School Four
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
541 Kali Road
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
(609) 728-2440
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
(609) 728-2440
Grades: PK-3
| 493 students
Rank: #2525.
Erial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Essex Avenue
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
(856) 627-5415
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
(856) 627-5415
Grades: PK-5
| 680 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Alice Costello Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Haakon Rd.
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-4039
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
(856) 456-4039
Grades: PK-8
| 279 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Winslow Township Elementary School Two
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 First Avenue
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
(609) 561-8450
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
(609) 561-8450
Grades: PK-3
| 308 students
Rank: #2828.
Somerdale Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Grace Street
Somerdale, NJ 08083
(856) 783-6261
Somerdale, NJ 08083
(856) 783-6261
Grades: PK-8
| 445 students
Rank: #2929.
Magnolia
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 North Warwick Rd
Magnolia, NJ 08049
(856) 783-4763
Magnolia, NJ 08049
(856) 783-4763
Grades: PK-8
| 388 students
Rank: #3030.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7201 Irving Avenue
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-6455
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-6455
Grades: PK-3
| 362 students
Rank: #3131.
Gibbsboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37 Kirkwood Rd
Gibbsboro, NJ 08026
(856) 783-1140
Gibbsboro, NJ 08026
(856) 783-1140
Grades: PK-8
| 281 students
Rank: #3232.
John H. Glenn School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Turnerville Rd
Clementon, NJ 08021
(856) 783-4100
Clementon, NJ 08021
(856) 783-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #3333.
George B. Fine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Gladwyn Ave
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-8568
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-8568
Grades: PK-3
| 282 students
Rank: #3434.
Woodlynne Boro Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
131 Elm Avenue
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 962-8822
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 962-8822
Grades: PK-8
| 383 students
Rank: #3535.
Thomas Sharp Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Comly Ave
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 962-5707
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
(856) 962-5707
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
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Camden County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3600 Harris Avenue
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 662-1923
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 662-1923
Grades: PK-5
| 112 students
2800 Mickle Street
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-8910
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-8910
Grades: PK-6
| 452 students
Camden Academy Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
879 Beideman Avenue
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 365-1000
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 365-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 497 students
Camden Cap Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1716 Broadway
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 964-3955
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 964-3955
Grades: 10
| n/a students
Camden Community Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
9th & Linden Streets
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 635-0310
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 635-0310
Grades: K-8
| 851 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 House High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
555 Atlantic Ave
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 614-2306
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 614-2306
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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
Camden Sip (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
636 638 Benson Ave
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 964-7291
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 964-7291
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Camden Virtua Excel (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Atlantic Avenue
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 541-9212
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 541-9212
Grades: 5-9
| 8 students
Camden Virtua Insight High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Atlantic Avenue
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 541-9212
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 541-9212
Grades: 8-12
| 10 students
Camdens Pride Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
879 Beideman Ave
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 365-1000
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 365-1000
Grades: K-4
| 243 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
Catapult Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
311 Blanding Blvd
Camden, NJ 08103
(231) 232-2222
Camden, NJ 08103
(231) 232-2222
Grades: 6-12
| 72 students
30th & Saunders Sts.
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-5288
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-5288
Grades: 1-5
| 82 students
2300 Merchantville Ave
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-8350
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-8350
Grades: K-4
| 325 students
Rose & Kaighns Aves.
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5130
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5130
Grades: Inquire with school
| 32 students
1600 South 8th Street
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-8908
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-8908
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
Cherry Hill Tran-education Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
30 Evesham Rd W
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 795-0282
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 795-0282
Grades: 8-11
| 5 students
Cherry Hill Transportation Education Program(Tep) (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
210 Evesham Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 795-0282
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 795-0282
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
City Invincible Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
836 S. 4th St.
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 342-9500
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 342-9500
Grades: K-6
| 293 students
1875 Park Boulevard
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5122
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5122
Grades: 2-8
| 174 students
Filmore And Carl Miller Blvd
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-8955
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 966-8955
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
D.u.e. Season Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1000 Atlantic Avenue, 3rd Floo
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 225-0511
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 225-0511
Grades: K-8
| 551 students
400 Mount Vernon Street
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5120
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5120
Grades: PK-8
| 355 students
3064 Stevens Street
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-5111
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-5111
Grades: 6-8
| 215 students
Laurel Oak Rd
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 784-4441
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 784-4441
Grades: 9-10
| 1,025 students
817 Carpenter Street, Bridgevi
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 963-2627
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 963-2627
Grades: K-8
| 178 students
3051 Fremont St
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-8960
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-8960
Grades: PK
| 37 students
525 Clinton St
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-2000
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-2000
Grades: 2-4
| 122 students
928 North 32nd Street
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-8988
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-8988
Grades: PK-8
| 325 students
1575 Mount Ephraim Avenue
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5088
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-5088
Grades: PK
| 67 students
41 South Route 73
Cedar Brook, NJ 08018
(609) 561-9414
Cedar Brook, NJ 08018
(609) 561-9414
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
740 Chestnut Street
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-8999
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 966-8999
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
Old Orchard Rd
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-1550
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-1550
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Camden County, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Camden County, NJ include Central School, Elizabeth Haddon School and J. Fithian Tatem School.
How many public preschools are located in Camden County?
55 public preschools are located in Camden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Camden County?
Camden County public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Camden County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Camden County include: Central School vs. Elizabeth Haddon School, Stoy Elementary School vs. Van Sciver Elementary School, Cold Springs School vs. Van Sciver Elementary School
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