For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,876 students in the neighborhood of North Ironbound, Newark, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in North Ironbound are Oliver Street School, Lafayette Street School and East Ward Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Ironbound, Newark, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of North Ironbound, Newark, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oliver Street School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
86 Oliver St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4870
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4870
Grades: PK-8
| 1,042 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Street School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 Lafayette St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4860
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4860
Grades: PK-8
| 1,235 students
Rank: #33.
East Ward Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 Oliver Street
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4880
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4880
Grades: PK-6
| 763 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North Ironbound, Newark, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North Ironbound, Newark, NJ include Oliver Street School, Lafayette Street School and East Ward Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North Ironbound, Newark?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North Ironbound, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Ironbound, Newark?
the neighborhood of North Ironbound, Newark public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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