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Preakness Early Childhood Center

1006 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
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
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Preakness Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
10%
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Hispanic
23%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Preakness Early Childhood Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
15%
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White
56%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Preakness Early Childhood Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Preakness Early Childhood Center and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Preakness Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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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

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