For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,248 students in 07087, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 07087, NJ are Jefferson Elementary School, Thomas A Edison Elementary School and Robert Waters Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 07087 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07087, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07087, NJ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 Palisade Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5960
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5960
Gr: PK-4 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
507 West St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5965
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5965
Gr: PK-6 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Robert Waters Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Summit Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5925
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5925
Gr: PK-6 | 1,019 student Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
167 19th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 624-9800
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 624-9800
Gr: PK-3 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Central Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-2737
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-2737
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2200 Kennedy Blvd
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 271-2311
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 271-2311
Gr: PK-K | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
07087, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1500 New York Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 271-2085
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 271-2085
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Minority enrollment: 95%
318 18th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5901
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5901
Gr: 9-12 | 1,377 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
815 17th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5930
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5930
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 07087, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 07087, NJ include Jefferson Elementary School, Thomas A Edison Elementary School and Robert Waters Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 07087?
6 public preschools are located in 07087.
What is the racial composition of students in 07087?
07087 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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