For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,545 students in 07305, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 07305, NJ are James F. Murray School, Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School and Gladys Nunery School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 07305 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07305, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07305, NJ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James F. Murray School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
339 Stegman Parkway
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6620
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6620
Gr: PK-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
239 Ocean Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6470
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6470
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Gladys Nunery School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
123 Claremont Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6520
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6520
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Alexander D. Sullivan School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
171 Seaview Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6530
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6530
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
President Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1830 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6550
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6550
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Martin Center For The Arts
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
59 Wilkinson Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6590
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6590
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Whitney M. Young Jr. School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Stegman St
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6440
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6440
Gr: PK-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 07305, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 07305, NJ include James F. Murray School, Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School and Gladys Nunery School.
How many public preschools are located in 07305?
7 public preschools are located in 07305.
What is the racial composition of students in 07305?
07305 public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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