Preakness Early Childhood Center serves 177 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Preakness Early Childhood Center's student population of 177 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 72% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
177 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Preakness Early Childhood Center is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
11%
Hispanic
27%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
46%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.1%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Preakness Early Childhood Center?
177 students attend Preakness Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Preakness Early Childhood Center students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Preakness Early Childhood Center?
Preakness Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Preakness Early Childhood Center offer ?
Preakness Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Preakness Early Childhood Center part of?
Preakness Early Childhood Center is part of Wayne Township Public School District.
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