For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 874 students in Colonia, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Colonia, NJ are Lynn Crest Elementary School, Oak Ridge Heights 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 63% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Colonia, NJ (2026)
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 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 Inman Avenue
Colonia, NJ 07067
(732) 499-6553
Colonia, NJ 07067
(732) 499-6553
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
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 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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, Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School and Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Colonia?
3 public preschools are located in Colonia.
What is the racial composition of students in Colonia?
Colonia public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Colonia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Colonia include: Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School vs. Lynn Crest Elementary School, Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School vs. Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School, Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School vs. Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School
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