For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 9,492 students in Elizabeth, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Elizabeth, NJ are Victor Mravlag School No. 21, Elmora School No. 12 and Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elizabeth, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Elizabeth have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Elizabeth, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Victor Mravlag School No. 21
(Math: 32% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
132 Shelley Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-5850
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-5850
Grades: PK-8
| 665 students
Rank: #22.
Elmora School No. 12
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
638 Magie Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-5650
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-5650
Grades: PK-8
| 637 students
Rank: #33.
Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
919 North Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6900
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6900
Grades: PK-8
| 798 students
Rank: #44.
Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
730 Pennsylvania Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6950
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6950
Grades: PK-8
| 780 students
Rank: #55.
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1014 South Elmora Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5970
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5970
Grades: PK-8
| 723 students
Rank: #66.
Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 -517 Morris Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-3900
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-3900
Grades: PK-8
| 894 students
Rank: #77.
Joseph Battin School No 4
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Union Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6300
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6300
Grades: PK-8
| 772 students
Rank: #88.
Madison Monroe School No. 16
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1091 North Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-5770
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-5770
Grades: PK-8
| 615 students
Rank: #99.
Woodrow Wilson School No. 19
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
529 Edgar Rd
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6200
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6200
Grades: PK-8
| 559 students
Rank: #1010.
Winfield Scott School No. 2
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Madison Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-6150
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-6150
Grades: PK-8
| 620 students
Rank: #1111.
Toussaint L'ouverture-marquis De Lafayette School No. 6
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1071 Julia St
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-5600
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-5600
Grades: PK-8
| 1,015 students
Rank: #1212.
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 Bayway Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6270
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6270
Grades: PK-8
| 802 students
Rank: n/an/a
544 Pennsylvania Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
(908) 436-6410
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
(908) 436-6410
Grades: PK
| 304 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 South Elmora Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6380
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6380
Grades: PK
| 308 students
Elizabeth, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bie Drc Reentry (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
208 Commerce Place 2nd Floor
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 282-1001
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 282-1001
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Elizabeth Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
208 Commerce St
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 965-2642
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 965-2642
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
George W Herlich Juv Det Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Union Co Courthouse Garage 2n
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
(908) 527-4922
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
(908) 527-4922
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
650 Bayway Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6270
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6270
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
300 South Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6340
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6340
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Elizabeth, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Elizabeth, NJ include Victor Mravlag School No. 21, Elmora School No. 12 and Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29.
How many public preschools are located in Elizabeth?
14 public preschools are located in Elizabeth.
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabeth?
Elizabeth public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Elizabeth are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Elizabeth include: Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 vs. Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51, Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 vs. Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50, Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 vs. Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29
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