Preakness Early Childhood Center serves 198 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- 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:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Preakness Early Childhood Center's student population of 198 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Preakness Early Childhood Center is 0.62, 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
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
23%
33%
Black
1%
15%
White
56%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
198 students attend Preakness Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Preakness Early Childhood Center students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% 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 15:1, 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
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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