For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,363 students in 07112, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 07112, NJ are Hawthorne Avenue School, Peshine Avenue School and Chancellor Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 07112 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07112, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07112, NJ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Avenue School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
428 Hawthorne Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3960
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3960
Grades: PK-8
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Peshine Avenue School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
433 Peshine Avenue
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 733-7004
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 733-7004
Grades: PK-8
| 552 students
Rank: #33.
Chancellor Avenue School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
321 Chancellor Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3870
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3870
Grades: PK-8
| 614 students
Rank: #44.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
333 Clinton Pl
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3800
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3800
Grades: PK-8
| 561 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bruce Street School
Special Education School
333 Clinton Pl
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3951
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3951
Grades: PK-8
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
255 Chancellor Avenue
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 733-6973
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 733-6973
Grades: PK
| 162 students
07112, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
255 Chancellor Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3860
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3860
Grades: K-2
| 141 students
33 Maple Avenue
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 733-6234
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 733-6234
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
279 Chancellor Avenue
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 508-4334
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 508-4334
Grades: 6-12
| 116 students
33 Maple Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3850
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3850
Grades: K-8
| 365 students
433 Peshine Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3890
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3890
Grades: PK-8
| 460 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 07112, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 07112, NJ include Hawthorne Avenue School, Peshine Avenue School and Chancellor Avenue School.
How many public preschools are located in 07112?
6 public preschools are located in 07112.
What is the racial composition of students in 07112?
07112 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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