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Best Schools in 07106, NJ
07106, NJ has 14 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 9 elementary) serving 8,005 students. On average they score 17% on state proficiency tests against a projected 14%, so schools in 07106 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 07106, NJ
The top high schools in 07106, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Orange Campus High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Orange School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1748 Students
2. Weequahic High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 454 Students
3. West Side High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 609 Students
Best Middle Schools in 07106, NJ
The top middle schools in 07106, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. University Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Irvington Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 07106, NJ
The top elementary schools in 07106, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ivy Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 471 Students
2. Mt Vernon Place School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 809 Students
3. Benjamin Banneker Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Orange School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 502 Students
4. Franklin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 745 Students
5. Speedway Avenue School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 566 Students
6. University Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Irvington Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students
7. Grove Street Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Irvington Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 367 Students
8. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 377 Students
9. Fourteenth Avenue School
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Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 101 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 07106, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
07106, NJ has a total population of 34,569 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 07106, 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 07106, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 07106, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 07106, 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 07106, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 07106, NJ
How many schools are in 07106, NJ?
07106, NJ has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 8,005 students in total.
How do schools in 07106 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 07106 score 17% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 14%, so on average schools in 07106 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 07106?
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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- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations