For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,591 students in 07008, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in 07008, NJ are Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School, Nathan Hale Elementary School and Columbus Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
preschools in zipcode 07008 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 07008, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07008, NJ Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
83 Post Blvd
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Grades: PK-4
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
Nathan Hale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
678 Roosevelt Avenue
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Grades: PK-4
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Carteret Avenue
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Grades: PK-4
| 625 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 07008, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 07008, NJ include Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School, Nathan Hale Elementary School and Columbus Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 07008?
3 public preschools are located in 07008.
What is the racial composition of students in 07008?
07008 public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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