For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,172 students in 07083, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 07083, NJ are Washington Elementary School, Livingston Elementary School and Connecticut Farms Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 07083 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07083, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07083, NJ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Washington Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6460
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6460
Gr: PK-4 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
960 Midland Blvd
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6440
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6440
Gr: PK-4 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Connecticut Farms Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
875 Stuyvesant Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6470
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6470
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Hannah Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1120 Commerce Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 206-6101
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 206-6101
Gr: PK-4 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Battle Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Killian Place
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6480
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6480
Gr: PK-4 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Lindy Terrace
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6450
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6450
Gr: PK-4 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 07083, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 07083, NJ include Washington Elementary School, Livingston Elementary School and Connecticut Farms Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 07083?
6 public preschools are located in 07083.
What is the racial composition of students in 07083?
07083 public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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