For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 3,910 students in 07105, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 07105, NJ are Oliver Street School, Lafayette Street School and South Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 07105 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07105, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07105, NJ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oliver Street School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
86 Oliver St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4870
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4870
Grades: PK-8
| 1,042 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Street School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 Lafayette St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4860
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4860
Grades: PK-8
| 1,235 students
Rank: #33.
South Street Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
44-48 Hermon Street
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4880
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4880
Grades: PK-8
| 870 students
Rank: #44.
East Ward Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 Oliver Street
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4880
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4880
Grades: PK-6
| 763 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 07105, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 07105, NJ include Oliver Street School, Lafayette Street School and South Street Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 07105?
4 public preschools are located in 07105.
What is the racial composition of students in 07105?
07105 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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