For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 992 students in 08861, NJ.
Public preschools in zipcode 08861 have a diversity score of 0.11, which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 0.71.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08861, NJ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
925 Amboy Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-5460
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-5460
Gr: PK | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
601 Cortlandt St
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6250
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6250
Gr: PK | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
08861, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
51 First Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6070
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6070
Gr: K-4 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
333 High Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6250
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6250
Gr: PK
274 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-3360
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-3360
Gr: PK | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
351 Mechanic Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 324-9860
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 324-9860
Gr: PK | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in 08861, NJ?
2 public preschools are located in 08861, NJ.
What is the racial composition of students in 08861?
08861 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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