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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 Score16%
ELA Assessment Score31%
🎯 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)8 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)2 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 6,406 students at Team Academy Charter School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Link Community Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
23 Pennsyvania Ave, Newark, NJ 07114
2.7
Rating
Students
343
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
9%
University High School
publichighGrade 8-12
55 Clinton Pl, Newark, NJ 07108
2.7
Rating
Students
426
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
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%
Team Academy Charter School
charter schoolhighK-12
60 Park Place, Newark, NJ 07102
2.6
Rating
Students
6,406
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
17%
Lafayette Street School
publicmiddlePK-8
205 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07105
2.5
Rating
Students
1,213
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
14%
Newark School Of Global Studies
publichighGrade 9-12
24 Crane Street, Newark, NJ 07104
2.5
Rating
Students
377
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
12%
Lead Charter School
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
201 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07103
2.5
Rating
Students
333
Student-Teacher
66:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
50%
Nj Regional Day School - Newark
publichighK-12
334 Lyons Ave, Newark, NJ 07112
2.5
Rating
Students
123
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
50%
Mckinley Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
1 Colonnade Pl, Newark, NJ 07104
2.4
Rating
Students
917
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
17%
American History High School
publichighGrade 9-12
74 Montgomery St, Newark, NJ 07103
2.2
Rating
Students
386
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
12%
Newark Sch Of Data Science And Information Technology
publichighGrade 9-12
746 Sanford Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106
2.2
Rating
Students
414
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
17%
Salome Urena Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
284 First Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104
2.2
Rating
Students
516
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
22%
South Street Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
44-48 Hermon Street, Newark, NJ 07105
2.1
Rating
Students
866
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
16%
Abington Avenue School
publicmiddlePK-8
209 Abington Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107
2.1
Rating
Students
842
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
13%
Elliott Street Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
721 Summer Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104
1.9
Rating
Students
880
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
9%
Newark School Of Fashion & Design
publichighGrade 9-12
239 Woodside Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104
1.9
Rating
Students
275
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
5%
Ivy Hill Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
107 Ivy Street, Newark, NJ 07106
1.8
Rating
Students
488
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
11%
Hawthorne Avenue School
publicmiddlePK-8
428 Hawthorne Ave, Newark, NJ 07112
1.7
Rating
Students
444
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
9%
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%
Sussex Avenue School
publicmiddlePK-8
307 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ 07107
1.6
Rating
Students
545
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
9%
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.