For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 8,043 students in 07104, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 07104, NJ are Park Elementary School, Ridge Street School and Mckinley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 07104 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07104, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07104, NJ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 Manchester Place
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5210
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5210
Grades: PK-8
| 780 students
Rank: #22.
Ridge Street School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
735 Ridge St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5210
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5210
Grades: PK-8
| 597 students
Rank: #33.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Colonnade Pl
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5270
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5270
Grades: PK-8
| 777 students
Rank: #44.
Salome Urena Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
284 First Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 733-8280
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 733-8280
Grades: PK-8
| 493 students
Rank: #55.
Elliott Street Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
721 Summer Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5360
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5360
Grades: PK-8
| 881 students
Rank: #66.
Roberto Clemente Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
257 Summer Ave
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5290
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5290
Grades: PK-8
| 727 students
Rank: #77.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
42 Park Ave
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5250
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5250
Grades: PK-8
| 737 students
Rank: #88.
Dr. E. Alma Flagg School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Third St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5190
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5190
Grades: PK-8
| 545 students
Rank: #99.
Rafael Hernandez School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
345 Broadway
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 481-5004
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 481-5004
Grades: PK-8
| 653 students
Rank: #1010.
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
663 Broadway
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5330
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5330
Grades: PK-8
| 777 students
Rank: n/an/a
228 Ridge Street
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 733-6234
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 733-6234
Grades: PK
| 1,076 students
07104, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
90 Parker Street
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5125
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5125
Grades: 9-12
| 1,263 students
103 Bragaw Ave
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 705-3970
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 705-3970
Grades: K-8
| 250 students
228 Ridge St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5220
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5220
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
180 Oraton St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5340
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5340
Grades: PK-4
| 290 students
663 Broadway
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5330
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5330
Grades: 5-8
| 552 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 07104, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 07104, NJ include Park Elementary School, Ridge Street School and Mckinley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 07104?
11 public preschools are located in 07104.
What is the racial composition of students in 07104?
07104 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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