For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,807 students in Absecon, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Absecon, NJ are Reeds Road Elementary School, Arthur Rann Elementary School and Smithville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Absecon, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Absecon have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Absecon, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reeds Road Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
103 South Reeds Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Gr: PK-6 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Arthur Rann Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 S Eighth Ave
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Gr: PK-6 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Smithville Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
37 S Old Port Republic Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Gr: PK-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Roland Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 S Reeds Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Gr: PK-6 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
H Ashton Marsh
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Irelan Ave
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Gr: PK-4 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Absecon, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Absecon Campus (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
New Jersey Avenue
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 645-5151
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 645-5151
Gr: Inquire with school | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Galloway Community Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
112 South New York Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-7118
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 652-7118
Gr: K-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
800 Irelan Avenue
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Absecon, NJ 08201
(609) 641-5375
Gr: 5-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Absecon, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Absecon, NJ include Reeds Road Elementary School, Arthur Rann Elementary School and Smithville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Absecon?
5 public preschools are located in Absecon.
What is the racial composition of students in Absecon?
Absecon public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Absecon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Absecon include: Roland Rogers Elementary School vs. Reeds Road Elementary School, Smithville Elementary School vs. Arthur Rann Elementary School, H Ashton Marsh vs. Arthur Rann Elementary School
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