Very Good
#503 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 20% in state
Based on limited data
Preakness Early Childhood Center
Elementary School · Wayne Township Public School District
1006 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 16 schools in Wayne. Learn more
Enrollment
208
Student-Teacher
13.9:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
208
Student-Teacher
13.9:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#503 of 2,466
In Wayne
#7 of 17
public schools
In district
#6 of 15
Wayne Township Public School District
School environment
7.9 / 10
Very Good
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Preakness Early Childhood Center
Elementary School in Wayne · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Preakness Early Childhood Center
Preakness Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school in Wayne, NJ, part of Wayne Township Public School District. Preakness Early Childhood Center serves approximately 208 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Preakness Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #503 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- District avg 7.4
- NJ avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
5.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Preakness Early Childhood Center Compares
See how Preakness Early Childhood Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1006 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Preakness Early Childhood Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. High Mountain Road School (rated 9.3/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Franklin Lakes), which scores notably higher. Another option is Randall Carter Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Theunis Dey Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Wayne, see our Wayne schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne Hills High School Wayne | 0.6 mi | 6.4 |
| DE PAUL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Wayne | 0.5 mi | 6.8 |
| APPLE MONTESSORI OF WAYNE Wayne | 0.6 mi | 7.1 |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary School Wayne | 1.1 mi | 7.3 |
| Schuyler Colfax Middle School Wayne | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL Wayne | 1.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Albert Payson Terhune Elementary Wayne | 1.3 mi | 6.8 |
| Packanack Elementary School Wayne | 1.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Theunis Dey Elementary School Wayne | 1.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Lafayette Elementary School Wayne | 1.9 mi | 5.5 |
| James Fallon Elementary School Wayne | 2.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Wayne Valley High School Wayne | 2.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Anthony Wayne Middle School Wayne | 1.8 mi | 7.6 |
| CALVARY LEARNING CENTER Wayne | 2.2 mi | — |
| Pines Lake Elementary School Wayne | 2.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Randall Carter Elementary School Wayne | 2.5 mi | 8.7 |
| AL-GHAZALY JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL Wayne | 2.0 mi | 7.7 |
| George Washington Middle School Wayne | 2.2 mi | 7.3 |
| High Mountain Road School Franklin Lakes | 2.5 mi | 9.3 |
| ACADEMY OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT Franklin Lakes | 2.7 mi | 6.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07470 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$151,561
Median Home Value
$596,700
Median Rent
$2,126/mo
Population
54,131
College Educated
56.8%
Homeownership
78.6%
Avg Commute
29.9 min
Poverty Rate
3%
Median Age
41.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Frederic W. Cook Elementary School Plainfield, NJ | 7.8 |
| HUDSON MONTESSORI Jersey City, NJ | 7.8 |
| Mountview Road School Morris Plains, NJ | 7.8 |
| Southwood Elementary School Old Bridge, NJ | 7.8 |
| Stony Lane Elementary School Paramus, NJ | 7.8 |
| THE WILLOW SCHOOL Gladstone, NJ | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Preakness Early Childhood Center
What grades does Preakness Early Childhood Center serve?
Preakness Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Preakness Early Childhood Center?
Preakness Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preakness Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Preakness Early Childhood Center is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Preakness Early Childhood Center rank in NJ?
Preakness Early Childhood Center ranks #503 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Preakness Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Preakness Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Preakness Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Preakness Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Preakness Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Preakness Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Preakness Early Childhood Center?
5.8% of students at Preakness Early Childhood Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 5.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.3%
- Phone
- (973) 968-7400
Resources & Links
District
Wayne Township Public School District- District Enrollment
- 7,816
- Schools in District
- 15
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $27,749
- District Rank
- #6 of 15
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