For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 802 students in South Amboy, NJ.
The top ranked public preschool in South Amboy, NJ is South Amboy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Amboy, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in South Amboy have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in South Amboy, NJ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Amboy Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
249 John Street
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 525-2118
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 525-2118
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
150 Lincoln St.
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 952-8047
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 952-8047
Gr: PK | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in South Amboy, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in South Amboy, NJ include South Amboy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in South Amboy?
2 public preschools are located in South Amboy.
What is the racial composition of students in South Amboy?
South Amboy public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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