For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 671 students in Clayton, NJ.
The top ranked public preschool in Clayton, NJ is Herma S. Simmons Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton, NJ public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Clayton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clayton, NJ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 West Chestnut Street
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8704
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8704
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clayton, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Clayton, NJ include Herma S. Simmons Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clayton?
1 public preschools are located in Clayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton?
Clayton public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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