For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,176 students in 07083, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 07083, NJ are Washington Elementary School, Livingston Elementary School and Connecticut Farms Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 07083 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07083, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07083, NJ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Washington Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6460
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6460
Gr: PK-4 | 573 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
960 Midland Blvd
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6440
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6440
Gr: PK-4 | 480 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Connecticut Farms Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
875 Stuyvesant Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6470
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6470
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Hannah Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1120 Commerce Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 206-6101
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 206-6101
Gr: PK-4 | 809 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Battle Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Killian Place
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6480
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6480
Gr: PK-4 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Lindy Terrace
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6450
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6450
Gr: PK-4 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
07083, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Devel L C Hamilton Shcool (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1231 Burnett Ave
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 810-1501
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 810-1501
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
1231 Burnet Ave
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6567
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6567
Gr: 5 | 273 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 07083, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 07083, NJ include Washington Elementary School, Livingston Elementary School and Connecticut Farms Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 07083?
6 public preschools are located in 07083.
What is the racial composition of students in 07083?
07083 public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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