Best 07087 New Jersey Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,015 students in 07087, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 07087, NJ are Jefferson Elementary School, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School and Thomas A Edison 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 31% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07087, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07087, NJ Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3400 Palisade Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5960
Gr: PK-4 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4507 Hudson Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5971
Gr: PK-6 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
507 West St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5965
Gr: PK-6 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Robert Waters Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Summit Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5925
Gr: PK-6 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
167 19th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 624-9800
Gr: PK-3 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Central Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-2737
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2200 Kennedy Blvd
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 271-2311
Gr: PK-K | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 07087, NJ?
How many public preschools are located in 07087?
7 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 65% (majority Hispanic).

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