For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 7,273 students in Bayonne, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Bayonne, NJ are Nicholas Oresko Community School, Philip G. Vroom Community School and John M. Bailey Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bayonne, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Bayonne have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bayonne, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nicholas Oresko Community School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33 East 24th Street
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-6281
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-6281
Grades: PK-8
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
Philip G. Vroom Community School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18 West 26th St
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5956
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5956
Grades: PK-8
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
John M. Bailey Community School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 West 10th Street
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5824
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5824
Grades: PK-8
| 632 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Community School #5
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
208 Prospect Avenue
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5973
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5973
Grades: PK-8
| 485 students
Rank: #55.
Walter F. Robinson Community School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 West 31st Street
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5964
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5964
Grades: PK-8
| 885 students
Rank: #66.
Mary J Donohoe Community School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 East 5th Street
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5969
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5969
Grades: PK-8
| 492 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Community School #9
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
191 Avenue B
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5990
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5990
Grades: PK-8
| 678 students
Rank: #88.
Woodrow Wilson Community School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 West 56th Street
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5996
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5996
Grades: PK-8
| 721 students
Rank: #99.
Horace Mann Community School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 West 38th Street
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5979
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5979
Grades: PK-8
| 678 students
Rank: #1010.
Henry E. Harris Community School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Avenue C
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5945
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5945
Grades: PK-8
| 646 students
Rank: #1111.
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 Avenue A
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5984
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5984
Grades: PK-8
| 1,235 students
Bayonne, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hcst Bayonne Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
Avenue A & 28th Street
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 854-2107
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 854-2107
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bayonne, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in Bayonne, NJ include Nicholas Oresko Community School, Philip G. Vroom Community School and John M. Bailey Community School.
How many public preschools are located in Bayonne?
11 public preschools are located in Bayonne.
What is the racial composition of students in Bayonne?
Bayonne public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Bayonne are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bayonne include: Lincoln Community School #5 vs. Nicholas Oresko Community School, William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 vs. Philip G. Vroom Community School, Horace Mann Community School vs. Walter F. Robinson Community School
Recent Articles
The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
The world is in a constant state of change and those who fail to adjust fall behind. Unfortunately, the American public education system has not kept up with the times and is currently facing a number of serious problems. Keep reading to learn about the biggest failures affecting the modern U.S. public education system as well as some of the trends that could spark change.
Florida Governor Calls for More Funding for State鈥檚 Public School System
Florida Governor Rick Scott has introduced a state budget for next year that pumps one billion more dollars into the public school system. We鈥檒l look at his reasons for the increase and the responses to the proposal.
Can Your Child鈥檚 School Meet the National Standards?
The article discusses the challenges public schools face in meeting national educational standards. It examines current performance trends, identifies key issues affecting student achievement, and explores potential solutions for improving academic outcomes across U.S. public schools.
