For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,273 students in 08205, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 08205, NJ are Reeds Road Elementary School, Smithville Elementary School and Arthur Rann Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08205 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08205, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08205, NJ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reeds Road Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 South Reeds Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Grades: PK-6
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Smithville Elementary School
(Math: 31% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 581 students
Rank: #33.
Arthur Rann Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 S Eighth Ave
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Grades: PK-6
| 652 students
Rank: #44.
Roland Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 S Reeds Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1250
Grades: PK-6
| 523 students
08205, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 232 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 08205, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 08205, NJ include Reeds Road Elementary School, Smithville Elementary School and Arthur Rann Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 08205?
4 public preschools are located in 08205.
What is the racial composition of students in 08205?
08205 public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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