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Best Schools in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Compare 38 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
38
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
27,584
Total Students
Across Elizabeth
12.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
38 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score9%
ELA Assessment Score27%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)17 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,348 students at John E. Dwyer Technology Academy.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3
publicmiddleK-8
700 Second Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
2.2
Rating
Students
765
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
16%
Woodrow Wilson School No. 19
publicmiddlePK-8
529 Edgar Rd, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
2.1
Rating
Students
563
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
9%
Iprep Academy School No 8
publicmiddleK-8
221-227 Court Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
2.1
Rating
Students
397
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
7%
Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28
publicmiddlePK-8
25 First Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
2
Rating
Students
878
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
11%
Winfield Scott School No. 2
publicmiddlePK-8
125 Madison Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
2
Rating
Students
630
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Toussaint L'Ouverture-Marquis De Lafayette School No. 6
publicmiddlePK-8
1071 Julia St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
2
Rating
Students
1,001
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
13%
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5
publicmiddlePK-8
650 Bayway Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
1.9
Rating
Students
767
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
13%
Jerome Dunn Academy No 9
publicmiddleK-8
125 Third Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
1.9
Rating
Students
856
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
11%
Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy
publichighGrade 9-12
625 Summer St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
1.8
Rating
Students
842
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
4%
Sonia Sotomayor School No 25
publicmiddleK-8
525 First Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
1.8
Rating
Students
591
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
11%
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
publichighGrade 9-12
641 South Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
1.6
Rating
Students
1,272
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
3%
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
publicmiddleK-8
248 Ripley Pl, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
1.6
Rating
Students
392
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
8%
Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23
publicmiddleK-8
631-657 Westminster Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
1.5
Rating
Students
667
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
7%
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
publichighGrade 9-12
123 Pearl St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
1.2
Rating
Students
1,348
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
4%
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51
publicelementaryPK-PK
544 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07207
0
Rating
Students
310
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52
publicelementaryPK-PK
130 Trumbull Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
0
Rating
Students
301
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50
publicelementaryPK-PK
1000 South Elmora Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
0
Rating
Students
306
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Simon Youth Academy
publichighGrade 9-12
651 Kapkowski Road, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
0
Rating
Students
4
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Elizabeth
Elizabeth, New Jersey is home to 38 schools serving over 27,584 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elizabeth, New Jersey?
There are 38 schools in Elizabeth, serving 27,584 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Elizabeth?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Elizabeth include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Elizabeth?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Elizabeth is 12.8:1.