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Best Schools in 07108, NJ
07108, NJ has 14 public schools (5 high, 0 middle, 9 elementary) serving 7,155 students. On average they score 14% on state proficiency tests against a projected 15%, so schools in 07108 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 07108, NJ
The top high schools in 07108, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. University High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 426 Students
2. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 894 Students
3. Malcolm X Shabazz High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students
4. Weequahic High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 454 Students
5. West Side High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 609 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 07108, NJ
The top elementary schools in 07108, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 755 Students
2. Franklin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 745 Students
3. Hawthorne Avenue School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 393 Students
4. Avon Avenue School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 563 Students
5. Grover Cleveland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 341 Students
6. Belmont Runyon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 539 Students
7. Quitman Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 710 Students
8. Elyon Learning Center Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elyon Learning Center Academy • Private • Grades 1 - 4 • 4 Students
9. Achieve Community Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Achieve Community Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 450 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 07108, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
07108, NJ has a total population of 28,536 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 07108, 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 07108, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 07108, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 07108, 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 07108, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 07108, NJ
How many schools are in 07108, NJ?
07108, NJ has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 0 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 7,155 students in total.
How do schools in 07108 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 07108 score 14% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 15%, so on average schools in 07108 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 07108?
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: 14%
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