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 · Wayne, NJ
A Wayne Township Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
1006 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 16 schools in Wayne.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Preakness Early Childhood Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$151,561
Median home value
$596,700
Median rent
$2,126/mo
College educated
56.8%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07470; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Montessori of WaynePrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Albert Payson Terhune ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 367 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wayne Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #6 of 15
- District spending per student
- $27,749NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Preakness Early Childhood Center is listed in Wayne Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Preakness Early Childhood Center
Preakness Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school in Wayne, NJ, part of Wayne Township Public School District, serving approximately 208 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #503 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.3%
- Phone
- (973) 968-7400
- Area population (ZIP 07470)
- 54,131
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07470; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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