For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,180 students in 07107, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 07107, NJ are First Avenue School, Abington Avenue School and Sussex Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 07107 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07107, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07107, NJ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
First Avenue School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
214 First Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5240
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5240
Grades: PK-8
| 1,057 students
Rank: #22.
Abington Avenue School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 Abington Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5230
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5230
Grades: PK-8
| 833 students
Rank: #33.
Sussex Avenue School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
307 Sussex Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5200
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5200
Grades: PK-8
| 553 students
Rank: #44.
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
291 N 7th St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5260
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5260
Grades: PK-8
| 737 students
Rank: n/an/a
Essex Regional School
Alternative School
395-97 No 5th Street
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 648-4333
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 648-4333
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
07107, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
108 South 9th St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 733-7368
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 733-7368
Grades: K-8
| 375 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 07107, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 07107, NJ include First Avenue School, Abington Avenue School and Sussex Avenue School.
How many public preschools are located in 07107?
5 public preschools are located in 07107.
What is the racial composition of students in 07107?
07107 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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