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Best Elementary Schools in Newark, New Jersey

Compare 6 elementary schools in Newark. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

6
Elementary Schools
Public & Charter Schools
63,650
Total Students
Across Newark
15.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
6 schools found

About Elementary Schools in Newark

Newark, New Jersey offers 6 elementary schools providing quality education for young students. These schools focus on foundational learning, with strong emphasis on reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking skills development.

Roseville Community Charter School

charter schoolelementaryK-4
540 Orange Street, Newark, NJ 07107
2.7
Rating
Students
285
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
22%

Newark Educators Community Charter School

charter schoolelementaryPK-4
12 Fulton St, Newark, NJ 07102
1.7
Rating
Students
142
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
7.5%

Branch Brook School

publicelementaryPK-4
228 Ridge St, Newark, NJ 07104
0
Rating
Students
60
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5
150 Newton Street, Newark, NJ 07103
0
Rating
Students
225
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Nelson Mandela Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-4
74 Hartford St, Newark, NJ 07103
0
Rating
Students
256
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Michelle Obama Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5
186 14Th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
0
Rating
Students
198
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

School Insights

Metrics for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency

Math15%
ELA30%

Students meeting state proficiency standards

Class Size Distribution

Small (<15:1)4
Moderate (15-20:1)1
Large (>20:1)1

Smaller classes allow more individual attention

Highlights

  • 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
  • 285 students at Roseville Community Charter School
  • Best ratio: 6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many elementary schools are in Newark, New Jersey?

There are several elementary schools in Newark, serving thousands of young students with focus on foundational education and early childhood development.

What is the best elementary school in Newark?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Newark include schools with ratings of 2.7 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.