For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,179 students in 07036, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 07036, NJ are Number 9, Number 10 and Number 5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 07036 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07036, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07036, NJ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Number 9
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Deerfield Terrace
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-5164
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-5164
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Number 10
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Highland Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2043
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2043
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #33.
Number 5
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1014 Bower Street
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2666
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2666
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
Number 4
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1602 Dill Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-3286
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-3286
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #55.
Number 8
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 West Blancke St.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-4397
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-4397
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #66.
Number 6
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19 East Morris Ave.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-3003
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-3003
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #77.
Number 1
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
728 North Wood Ave.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2668
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2668
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #88.
Winfield Township
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 1/2 Gulfstream Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7410
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7410
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
Rank: #99.
Number 2
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 South Wood Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-3287
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-3287
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
07036, New Jersey 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Union County Jdc High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1075 Edward Street
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 523-1590
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 523-1590
Grades: 8-11
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 07036, NJ?
How many public preschools are located in 07036?
9 public preschools are located in 07036.
What is the racial composition of students in 07036?
07036 public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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