For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 766 students in Manchester Township, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Manchester Township, NJ are Whiting Elementary School and Ridgeway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manchester Township, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Manchester Township have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Manchester Township, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whiting Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
412 Manchester Blvd
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
(732) 350-4994
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
(732) 350-4994
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgeway Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2861 Ridgeway Rd
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
(732) 323-0800
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
(732) 323-0800
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Manchester Township, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Manchester Township, NJ include Whiting Elementary School and Ridgeway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Manchester Township?
2 public preschools are located in Manchester Township.
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester Township?
Manchester Township public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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