Preakness Early Childhood Center serves 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Preakness Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Preakness Early Childhood Center's student population of 208 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Preakness Early Childhood Center is 0.63, 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
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
26%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
54%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Preakness Early Childhood Center?
208 students attend Preakness Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Preakness Early Childhood Center students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Preakness Early Childhood Center?
Preakness Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher 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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