For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,392 students in 07202, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 07202, NJ are Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26, Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 and Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 07202 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07202, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07202, NJ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1014 South Elmora Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5970
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5970
Gr: PK-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Woodrow Wilson School No. 19
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
529 Edgar Rd
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6200
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 Bayway Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6270
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6270
Gr: PK-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 South Elmora Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6380
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6380
Gr: PK | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
07202, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 South Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6340
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6340
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 07202, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 07202, NJ include Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26, Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 and Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5.
How many public preschools are located in 07202?
4 public preschools are located in 07202.
What is the racial composition of students in 07202?
07202 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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