For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,381 students in 08109, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 08109, NJ are G.h. Carson Elementary School, Merchantville Elementary School and Benjamin Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08109 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08109, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08109, NJ Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 08109, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 08109, NJ include G.h. Carson Elementary School, Merchantville Elementary School and Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 08109?
4 public preschools are located in 08109.
What is the racial composition of students in 08109?
08109 public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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