Best Public Preschools in 07106 (Newark, NJ) (2026)

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Best 07106 New Jersey Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 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 score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Mt Vernon Place School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
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142 Mount Vernon Pl
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%)
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107 Ivy Street
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% )
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26 Speedway Ave
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%)
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701 South Orange Avenue
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%)
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87 Richelieu Ter
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2290

Gr: PK-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 07106 New Jersey

07106, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Alexander Street School (Closed 2015)

43 Alexander St
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2390

Gr: 1-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Boylan Early Childhood Center (Closed 2015)

15 Boylan St
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2490

Gr: PK-K | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Early Childhood School - West (Closed 2023)

26 Speedway Avenue
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

Gr: K-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Vailsburg Middle School (Closed 2010)

107 Ivy Street
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).