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Best Schools in 07202, NJ
07202, NJ has 24 public schools (8 high, 2 middle, 13 elementary) serving 19,676 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in 07202 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 07202, NJ
The top high schools in 07202, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 996 Students
2. Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1070 Students
3. K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 427 Students
4. J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students
5. Linden High School
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Linden Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1801 Students
6. Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 810 Students
7. Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1299 Students
8. John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1443 Students
Best Middle Schools in 07202, NJ
The top middle schools in 07202, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William F. Halloran School No.22
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 1089 Students
2. Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
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Linden Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 662 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 07202, NJ
The top elementary schools in 07202, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 694 Students
2. Elmora School No. 12
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 648 Students
3. Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 885 Students
4. Joseph Battin School No 4
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 783 Students
5. Woodrow Wilson School No. 19
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 571 Students
6. Abraham Lincoln School No. 14
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 840 Students
7. Christopher Columbus School No. 15
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 666 Students
8. Sonia Sotomayor School No 25
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 604 Students
9. Mabel G. Homes School No. 5
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 799 Students
10. Number 2
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Linden Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 584 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 07202, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
07202, NJ has a total population of 43,708 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 07202, 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 07202, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 07202, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 07202, 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 07202, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 07202, NJ
How many schools are in 07202, NJ?
07202, NJ has 24 public schools: 8 high schools, 2 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 19,676 students in total.
How do schools in 07202 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 07202 score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in 07202 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 07202?
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: 32%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations