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Best University Heights Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 2,616 students in the neighborhood of University Heights, Newark, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in University Heights are Philip's Academy Charter School and Marion P. Thomas Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of University Heights, Newark, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 University Heights, Newark, NJ (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Philip's Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 624-0644
Grades: PK-8
| 673 students
Rank: #22.
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Sussex Ave
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 621-0060
Grades: PK-12
| 1,393 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of University Heights, Newark, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of University Heights, Newark, NJ include Philip's Academy Charter School and Marion P. Thomas Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of University Heights, Newark?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of University Heights, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of University Heights, Newark?
the neighborhood of University Heights, Newark public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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