For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,255 students in 08096, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 08096, NJ are Green-fields Elementary School, West End Memorial Elementary School and Walnut Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08096 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08096, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08096, NJ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Green-fields Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Hill Lane
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 845-7929
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 845-7929
Grades: PK-4
| 522 students
Rank: #22.
West End Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 Queen Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0124
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0124
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #33.
Walnut Street School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Walnut Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0126
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0126
Grades: PK-5
| 128 students
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 North Evergreen Avenue
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0125
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 853-0125
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: n/an/a
1040 Monmouth Road
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 384-8750
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 384-8750
Grades: PK-K
| 432 students
Rank: n/an/a
350 Dubois Ave
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 845-1856
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 845-1856
Grades: PK-2
| 421 students
08096, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New Sharon @ Deptford High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
575 Fox Run Road
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 415-9537
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 415-9537
Grades: 2-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 08096, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 08096, NJ include Green-fields Elementary School, West End Memorial Elementary School and Walnut Street School.
How many public preschools are located in 08096?
6 public preschools are located in 08096.
What is the racial composition of students in 08096?
08096 public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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