For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 2,311 students in 07102, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 07102, NJ are Newark Educators Community Charter School and Great Oaks Legacy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 07102 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07102, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07102, NJ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newark Educators Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12 Fulton St
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 289-6117
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 289-6117
Gr: PK-4 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
909 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(862) 256-0909
Newark, NJ 07102
(862) 256-0909
Gr: PK-12 | 2,169 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 07102, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 07102, NJ include Newark Educators Community Charter School and Great Oaks Legacy Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in 07102?
2 public preschools are located in 07102.
What is the racial composition of students in 07102?
07102 public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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