For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,677 students in 07050, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 07050, NJ are Forest Street Community Elementary School, Heywood Avenue Elementary School and Cleveland Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 07050 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07050, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 07050, NJ Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Street Community Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
651 Forest St
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4120
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4120
Gr: PK-7 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Heywood Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 Heywood Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4105
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4105
Gr: PK-7 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Cleveland Street Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 Cleveland St
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4100
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4100
Gr: PK-7 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Oakwood Avenue Community School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135 Oakwood Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4095
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4095
Gr: PK-7 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
231 Park Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4124
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4124
Gr: PK-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
216 Lincoln Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4130
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4130
Gr: PK-7 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
397 Park Avenue
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4000
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4000
Gr: PK | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
07050, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Career And Innovation Academy Of Orange (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
123 Cleveland Street
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 673-0746
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 673-0746
Gr: 9-12
Valley School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
650 Nassau Street
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 395-1010
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 395-1010
Gr: Inquire with school | 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 07050, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 07050, NJ include Forest Street Community Elementary School, Heywood Avenue Elementary School and Cleveland Street Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 07050?
7 public preschools are located in 07050.
What is the racial composition of students in 07050?
07050 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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