For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,707 students in 07017, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 07017, NJ are J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy, Whitney E. Houston Academy and Shelia Y. Oliver Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 07017 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07017, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07017, NJ Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 Prospect Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5895
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5895
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Whitney E. Houston Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 Dodd St
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5880
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5880
Gr: PK-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Shelia Y. Oliver Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 North Grove Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5860
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5860
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Gordon Parks Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
98 Greenwood Ave
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5950
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5950
Gr: PK-2 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School Of Excellence
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
180 Lincoln Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-4170
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-4170
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 North Arlington Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-9222
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-9222
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
490 William Street, William S
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-7017
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-7017
Gr: PK-K | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
340 Prospect Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 395-1210
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 395-1210
Gr: PK-K | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 07017, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 07017, NJ include J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy, Whitney E. Houston Academy and Shelia Y. Oliver Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 07017?
8 public preschools are located in 07017.
What is the racial composition of students in 07017?
07017 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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