For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 770 students in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark, NJ.
The top ranked public preschool in Fairmount is Thirteenth Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 44% statewide average).
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 Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thirteenth Avenue School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
359 Thirteenth Ave
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7045
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7045
Gr: PK-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
John F. Kennedy School
Special Education School
311 S Tenth St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6788
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6788
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark, NJ include Thirteenth Avenue School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark?
the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark 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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