For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 366 students in Egg Harbor City, NJ.
The top ranked public preschool in Egg Harbor City, NJ is Charles L. Spragg School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Egg Harbor City, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Egg Harbor City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Egg Harbor City, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles L. Spragg School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Buffalo Ave
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-1034
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-1034
Grades: PK-3
| 281 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Genoa Avenue
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 748-1250
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 748-1250
Grades: PK
| 85 students
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Atlantic County Juv Det Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
800 Buffalo Avenue
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-3583
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-3583
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Belladonna & Cape May Aves.
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-1426
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-1426
Grades: 1-4
| 76 students
2434 Route 563
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-3520
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-3520
Grades: PK-4
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Egg Harbor City, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Egg Harbor City, NJ include Charles L. Spragg School.
How many public preschools are located in Egg Harbor City?
2 public preschools are located in Egg Harbor City.
What is the racial composition of students in Egg Harbor City?
Egg Harbor City public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Egg Harbor City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Egg Harbor City include: Pomona Preschool vs. Charles L. Spragg School, Charles L. Spragg School vs. Pomona Preschool
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