For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 742 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 35% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Manchester Township, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whiting Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
412 Manchester Blvd
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
(732) 350-4994
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
(732) 350-4994
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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