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Top 5 Best 07306 New Jersey Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,787 students in 07306, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 07306, NJ are Jotham W. Wakeman School, Jersey City Golden Door Charter School and Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 07306 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07306, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07306, NJ Public Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jotham W. Wakeman School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 St Pauls Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4310
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #22.
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3044 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 795-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 687 students
Rank: #33.
Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
164 Laidlaw Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 963-7160
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #44.
Martin Luther King Jr. School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
886 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6521
Grades: PK-8
| 764 students
Rank: #55.
Mahatma K. Gandhi School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
143 Romaine Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6490
Grades: PK-8
| 895 students
Rank: #66.
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
214 Plainfield Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6560
Grades: PK-8
| 307 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 07306 New Jersey

07306, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Anthony J. Infante School (Closed 2018)
3055 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4370
Grades: PK-2
| 214 students
Gateway Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
119 Newkirk Street
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 653-0016
Grades: 6-8
| 164 students
Hudson Dayliberty Park (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
30-32 Central Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 217-7138
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
No 42 Constance P Nichols Elementary School (Closed 2007)
700 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4480
Grades: K-4
| 174 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 07306, NJ?
How many public preschools are located in 07306?
6 public preschools are located in 07306.
What is the racial composition of students in 07306?
07306 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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