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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 Score5%
ELA Assessment Score12%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)12 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)7 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 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 1,894 students at Barringer High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 3:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Speedway Avenue School
publicmiddlePK-8
701 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106
1.2
Rating
Students
525
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
6%
Quitman Street School
publicmiddlePK-8
21 Quitman St, Newark, NJ 07103
1.1
Rating
Students
706
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
4%
George Washington Carver Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
333 Clinton Pl, Newark, NJ 07112
1.1
Rating
Students
736
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
6%
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
291 N 7Th St, Newark, NJ 07107
1.1
Rating
Students
690
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
5%
Lincoln Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
87 Richelieu Ter, Newark, NJ 07106
1
Rating
Students
420
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
8%
Rafael Hernandez School
publicmiddlePK-8
345 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104
1
Rating
Students
713
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
4%
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark
publichighGrade 9-12
279 Chancellor Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112
1
Rating
Students
155
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
663 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104
1
Rating
Students
818
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
4%
West Side High School
publichighGrade 9-12
403 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
1
Rating
Students
541
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Barringer High School
publichighGrade 9-12
90 Parker St, Newark, NJ 07104
1
Rating
Students
1,894
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
2%
Newark Vocational High School
publichighGrade 9-12
301 West Kinney St, Newark, NJ 07103
1
Rating
Students
591
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Belmont Runyon Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
1 Belmont Runyon Way, Newark, NJ 07108
1
Rating
Students
508
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
4%
Weequahic High School
publichighGrade 9-12
279 Chancellor Ave, Newark, NJ 07112
1
Rating
Students
592
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Fourteenth Avenue School
publicmiddlePK-8
26 Speedway Ave, Newark, NJ 07106
0
Rating
Students
104
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Branch Brook School
publicelementaryPK-4
228 Ridge St, Newark, NJ 07104
0
Rating
Students
60
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bruce Street School
publicmiddlePK-8
333 Clinton Pl, Newark, NJ 07112
0
Rating
Students
34
Student-Teacher
3:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ironbound Academy Elementary School
publicmiddleK-6
366 East Kinney Street, Newark, NJ 07105
0
Rating
Students
325
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
150 Newton Street, Newark, NJ 07103
0
Rating
Students
225
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Nelson Mandela Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-4
74 Hartford St, Newark, NJ 07103
0
Rating
Students
256
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Michelle Obama Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
186 14Th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
0
Rating
Students
198
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
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.