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Best 07305 New Jersey Public Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,545 students in 07305, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 07305, NJ are James F. Murray School, Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School and Gladys Nunery School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 07305 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07305, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07305, NJ Public Preschools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James F. Murray School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
339 Stegman Parkway
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6620
Gr: PK-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
239 Ocean Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6470
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Gladys Nunery School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Claremont Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6520
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Alexander D. Sullivan School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
171 Seaview Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6530
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
President Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1830 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6550
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Martin Center For The Arts
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
59 Wilkinson Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6590
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Whitney M. Young Jr. School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Stegman St
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6440
Gr: PK-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 07305 New Jersey

07305, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Academy Ii (Closed 2007)
16 Bentley Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 876-4803
Gr: 6-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
C R E A T E Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
164 Lembeck St
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 413-1500
Gr: 6-12
Community Solutions (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2853 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 521-1300
Dream Prepartory Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
112 Brown Place
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 918-9112
Whitney M Young Junior Num 15 Elementary School (Closed 2023)
135 Stegman Street
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6440
Gr: 5-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Whitney M Young Middle School (Closed 2007)
135 Stegman Street
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6440
Gr: 5-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 07305, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 07305, NJ include James F. Murray School, Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School and Gladys Nunery School.
How many public preschools are located in 07305?
7 public preschools are located in 07305.
What is the racial composition of students in 07305?
07305 public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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