For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 763 students in 08260, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 08260, NJ are Crest Memorial School, Margaret Mace Elementary School and Glenwood Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 08260 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08260, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08260, NJ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crest Memorial School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9100 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1522
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1522
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Margaret Mace Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Atlantic Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1454
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1454
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Glenwood Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Glenwood & New York Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1630
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-1630
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
08260, New Jersey 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4300 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 522-7922
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 08260, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 08260, NJ include Crest Memorial School, Margaret Mace Elementary School and Glenwood Avenue Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 08260?
3 public preschools are located in 08260.
What is the racial composition of students in 08260?
08260 public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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