For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 370 students in 08244, NJ.
The top ranked public preschool in 08244, NJ is Dawes Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08244 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08244, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08244, NJ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dawes Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22 W. Dawes Avenue
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 653-1027
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 653-1027
Grades: PK-3
| 366 students
Rank: n/an/a
121 West New York Avenue
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 927-2053
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 927-2053
Grades: PK
| 4 students
08244, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Charter Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
413 New Road
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 926-7458
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 926-7458
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 08244, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 08244, NJ include Dawes Avenue Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 08244?
2 public preschools are located in 08244.
What is the racial composition of students in 08244?
08244 public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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