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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 Score9%
ELA Assessment Score19%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)13 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)5 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 2,046 students at East Side High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Roberto Clemente Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
257 Summer Ave, Newark, NJ 07104
1.6
Rating
Students
742
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
12%
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
66 Muhammad Ali Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108
1.6
Rating
Students
774
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
12%
Franklin Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
42 Park Ave, Newark, NJ 07104
1.6
Rating
Students
725
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
9%
Peshine Avenue School
publicmiddlePK-8
433 Peshine Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112
1.6
Rating
Students
635
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
10%
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
charter schoolhighPK-12
125 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
1.6
Rating
Students
1,410
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
7%
South 17Th Street School
publicmiddlePK-8
619 S Seventeenth St, Newark, NJ 07103
1.5
Rating
Students
368
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
10%
New Horizons Community Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
45 59 Hayes Street, Newark, NJ 07103
1.5
Rating
Students
370
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
7%
John F. Kennedy School
publichighGrade 9-12
311 S Tenth St, Newark, NJ 07103
1.5
Rating
Students
143
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
30%
Thirteenth Avenue School
publicmiddlePK-8
359 Thirteenth Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
1.4
Rating
Students
833
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
10%
Dr. E. Alma Flagg School
publicmiddlePK-8
150 Third St, Newark, NJ 07104
1.4
Rating
Students
570
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
10%
Camden Street Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
281 Camden St, Newark, NJ 07103
1.4
Rating
Students
685
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
8%
Hawkins Street School
publicmiddleK-8
8 Hawkins St, Newark, NJ 07105
1.4
Rating
Students
660
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
6%
Central High School
publichighGrade 9-12
250 18Th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
1.4
Rating
Students
1,051
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
9%
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
388 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103
1.3
Rating
Students
321
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
6%
Harriet Tubman Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
504 S Tenth St, Newark, NJ 07103
1.3
Rating
Students
298
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
7%
East Ward Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-7
104 Oliver Street, Newark, NJ 07105
1.3
Rating
Students
854
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
9%
Malcolm X Shabazz High School
publichighGrade 9-12
80 Johnson Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
1.3
Rating
Students
531
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
10%
East Side High School
publichighGrade 9-12
238 Van Buren St, Newark, NJ 07105
1.2
Rating
Students
2,046
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
7%
Chancellor Avenue School
publicmiddlePK-8
321 Chancellor Ave, Newark, NJ 07112
1.2
Rating
Students
607
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
4%
Avon Avenue School
publicmiddlePK-8
219 Avon Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
1.2
Rating
Students
485
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
5%
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.