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Best Schools in 07102, NJ
07102, NJ has 21 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 10 elementary) serving 21,683 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in 07102 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 07102, NJ
The top high schools in 07102, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Technology High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 665 Students
2. Arts High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 593 Students
3. East Side High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2255 Students
4. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 894 Students
5. Malcolm X Shabazz High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students
6. Barringer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1734 Students
Best Middle Schools in 07102, NJ
The top middle schools in 07102, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Discovery Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Discovery Charter School • Charter • Grades 4 - 8 • 105 Students
2. Link Community Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Link Community Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 339 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 07102, NJ
The top elementary schools in 07102, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. The Gray Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gray Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 344 Students
2. Newark Educators Community Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Educators Community Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 4 • 169 Students
3. Oliver Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1045 Students
4. Lafayette Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1180 Students
5. South Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 864 Students
6. Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 755 Students
7. Franklin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 745 Students
8. Sussex Avenue School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 513 Students
9. Quitman Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 710 Students
10. Newark Boys Chorus School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Boys Chorus School • Private • Grades 4 - 8 • 33 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 07102, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
07102, NJ has a total population of 15,605 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 07102, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 07102, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
45.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
38.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 07102, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 07102, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 07102, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 07102, NJ
How many schools are in 07102, NJ?
07102, NJ has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 21,683 students in total.
How do schools in 07102 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 07102 score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in 07102 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 07102?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 16%
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- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 15%
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- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations