For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 4,333 students in East Orange, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in East Orange, NJ are J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy, Benjamin Banneker Academy and Dionne Warwick Institute. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Orange, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in East Orange have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in East Orange, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 Prospect Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5895
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5895
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Benjamin Banneker Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Clinton Street
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-4320
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-4320
Grades: PK-8
| 487 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dionne Warwick Institute
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Central Ave
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-5930
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-5930
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #44.
Ecole Toussaint Louverture
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
330 Central Ave
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-5940
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-5940
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #55.
Langston Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 Rhode Island Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-5870
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-5870
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #66.
Whitney E. Houston Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 Dodd St
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5880
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5880
Grades: PK-8
| 327 students
Rank: #77.
Shelia Y. Oliver Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 North Grove Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5860
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5860
Grades: PK-8
| 438 students
Rank: #88.
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School Of Excellence
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
180 Lincoln Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-4170
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-4170
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #99.
Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 North Arlington Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-9222
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 414-9222
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #1010.
Gordon Parks Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
98 Greenwood Ave
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5950
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-5950
Grades: PK-2
| 295 students
Rank: n/an/a
490 William Street, William S
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-7017
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 266-7017
Grades: PK-K
| 131 students
Rank: n/an/a
340 Prospect Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 395-1210
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 395-1210
Grades: PK-K
| 159 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in East Orange, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in East Orange, NJ include J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy, Benjamin Banneker Academy and Dionne Warwick Institute.
How many public preschools are located in East Orange?
12 public preschools are located in East Orange.
What is the racial composition of students in East Orange?
East Orange public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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