For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 579 students in Colonia, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Colonia, NJ are Lynn Crest Elementary School and Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colonia, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Colonia have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Colonia, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lynn Crest Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
98 Ira Avenue
Colonia, NJ 07067
(732) 499-6558
Colonia, NJ 07067
(732) 499-6558
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Pennsylvania Avenue
Colonia, NJ 07067
(732) 499-6566
Colonia, NJ 07067
(732) 499-6566
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Colonia, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Colonia, NJ include Lynn Crest Elementary School and Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Colonia?
2 public preschools are located in Colonia.
What is the racial composition of students in Colonia?
Colonia public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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