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Best 07087 New Jersey Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,015 students in 07087, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 07087, NJ are Jefferson Elementary School, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School and Thomas A Edison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 07087 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07087, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07087, NJ Public Preschools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3400 Palisade Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5960
Gr: PK-4 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4507 Hudson Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5971
Gr: PK-6 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
507 West St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5965
Gr: PK-6 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Robert Waters Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Summit Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5925
Gr: PK-6 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
167 19th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 624-9800
Gr: PK-3 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Central Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-2737
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education
2200 Kennedy Blvd
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 271-2311
Gr: PK-K | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 07087 New Jersey

07087, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christopher Columbus School (Closed 2005)
1500 New York Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 271-2085
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Emerson High School (Closed 2010)
318 18th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5901
Gr: 9-12 | 1,377 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Sara M Gilmore Elementary School (Closed 2013)
815 17th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5930
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Sara M. Gilmore Academy (Closed 2021)
1700 Kerrigan Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5851
Gr: 1-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 07087, NJ?
How many public preschools are located in 07087?
7 public preschools are located in 07087.
What is the racial composition of students in 07087?
07087 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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