For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,456 students in 07112, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 07112, NJ are Hawthorne Avenue School, Peshine Avenue School and Chancellor Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 07112 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07112, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07112, NJ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Avenue School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
428 Hawthorne Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3960
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3960
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Peshine Avenue School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
433 Peshine Avenue
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 733-7004
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 733-7004
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Chancellor Avenue School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
321 Chancellor Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3870
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3870
Gr: PK-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
333 Clinton Pl
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3800
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Bruce Street School
Special Education School
333 Clinton Pl
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3951
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3951
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 07112, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 07112, NJ include Hawthorne Avenue School, Peshine Avenue School and Chancellor Avenue School.
How many public preschools are located in 07112?
5 public preschools are located in 07112.
What is the racial composition of students in 07112?
07112 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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