For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,450 students in 07106, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 07106, NJ are Mt Vernon Place School, Ivy Hill Elementary School and Fourteenth Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 07106 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07106, 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 07106, NJ Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Vernon Place School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
142 Mount Vernon Pl
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2090
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2090
Gr: PK-8 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Ivy Hill Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
107 Ivy Street
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 351-2121
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 351-2121
Gr: PK-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Fourteenth Avenue School
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26 Speedway Ave
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 733-6940
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 733-6940
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Speedway Avenue School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2740
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2740
Gr: PK-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
87 Richelieu Ter
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2290
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2290
Gr: PK-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
07106, New Jersey 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
43 Alexander St
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2390
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2390
Gr: 1-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
15 Boylan St
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2490
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2490
Gr: PK-K | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
26 Speedway Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 733-6234
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 733-6234
Gr: PK | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Lady Liberty Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
746 Sanford Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 623-9005
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 623-9005
Gr: K-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
107 Ivy Street
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-3295
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-3295
Gr: 7-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 07106, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 07106, NJ include Mt Vernon Place School, Ivy Hill Elementary School and Fourteenth Avenue School.
How many public preschools are located in 07106?
5 public preschools are located in 07106.
What is the racial composition of students in 07106?
07106 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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