For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 685 students in 08312, NJ.
The top ranked public preschool in 08312, NJ is Herma S. Simmons Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 08312 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08312, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 08312, NJ Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 West Chestnut Street
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8704
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8704
Gr: PK-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 08312, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 08312, NJ include Herma S. Simmons Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 08312?
1 public preschools are located in 08312.
What is the racial composition of students in 08312?
08312 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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