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Best Schools in Newark, New Jersey
Compare 81 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
81
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
63,650
Total Students
Across Newark
15.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
81 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score32%
ELA Assessment Score56%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)10 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)7 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)3 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 6,714 students at North Star Academy Charter School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
The Gray Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
55 Liberty Street, Newark, NJ 07102
7.5
Rating
Students
317
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
62%
Science Park High School
publichighGrade 7-12
260 Norfolk Street, Newark, NJ 07102
7.4
Rating
Students
964
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
61%
Technology High School
publichighGrade 9-12
223 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07102
7.2
Rating
Students
662
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
62%
Robert Treat Academy Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
443 Clifton Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104
5.5
Rating
Students
702
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
44%
Bard Early College High School
publichighGrade 9-12
321 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07103
5.5
Rating
Students
395
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
32%
North Star Academy Charter School
charter schoolhighK-12
10 Washington Place, Newark, NJ 07102
5.2
Rating
Students
6,714
Student-Teacher
35:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
42%
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology
publichighGrade 9-12
498-544 West Market St, Newark, NJ 07107
5.1
Rating
Students
1,230
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
37%
Essex County Newark Tech
publichighGrade 9-12
91 West Market St, Newark, NJ 07103
4.5
Rating
Students
606
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
27%
Discovery Charter School
charter schoolmiddleGrade 4-8
240 Halsey St, Newark, NJ 07102
4
Rating
Students
99
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
22%
Ann Street School
publicmiddleK-8
30 Ann St, Newark, NJ 07105
4
Rating
Students
1,294
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
32%
Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
233 Woodside Ave, Newark, NJ 07104
3.9
Rating
Students
572
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
14%
First Avenue School
publicmiddlePK-8
214 First Ave, Newark, NJ 07107
3.7
Rating
Students
1,084
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
30%
Philip'S Academy Charter School
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
342 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
3.7
Rating
Students
730
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
33%
Oliver Street School
publicmiddlePK-8
86 Oliver St, Newark, NJ 07105
3.6
Rating
Students
1,034
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
25%
Park Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
120 Manchester Place, Newark, NJ 07104
3.2
Rating
Students
747
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
20%
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
charter schoolhighPK-12
909 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
3.1
Rating
Students
2,169
Student-Teacher
33:1
ELA Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
22%
Wilson Avenue School
publicmiddleK-8
19 Wilson Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
3
Rating
Students
1,006
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
24%
Arts High School
publichighGrade 9-12
550 M L King Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102
3
Rating
Students
611
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
17%
Mt Vernon Place School
publicmiddlePK-8
142 Mount Vernon Pl, Newark, NJ 07106
2.8
Rating
Students
905
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
19%
Ridge Street School
publicmiddlePK-8
735 Ridge St, Newark, NJ 07104
2.8
Rating
Students
593
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
23%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Newark
Newark, New Jersey is home to 81 schools serving over 63,650 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 Newark, New Jersey?
There are 81 schools in Newark, serving 63,650 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Newark?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Newark 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 Newark?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Newark is 15.3:1.