For the 2026 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 32% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08244, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dawes Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22 W. Dawes Avenue
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 653-1027
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 653-1027
Gr: PK-3 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
121 West New York Avenue
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 927-2053
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 927-2053
Gr: PK | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
08244, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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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