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Best Schools in Central Business District, Newark, NJ
Central Business District, Newark, NJ has 13 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 17,913 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Central Business District meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Central Business District, Newark, NJ
The top high schools in Central Business District, 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. East Side High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2255 Students
3. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 894 Students
4. Barringer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1734 Students
Best Middle Schools in Central Business District, Newark, NJ
The top middle schools in Central Business District, 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
Best Elementary Schools in Central Business District, Newark, NJ
The top elementary schools in Central Business District, 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. Oliver Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1045 Students
3. Lafayette Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1180 Students
4. Sussex Avenue School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 513 Students
5. Quitman Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 710 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Central Business District, Newark, NJ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Central Business District, Newark, NJ has a total population of 7,246 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Central Business District, Newark, 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 Central Business District, Newark, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
67.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
57.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central Business District, Newark, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central Business District, Newark, 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 Central Business District, Newark, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Central Business District, Newark, NJ
How many schools are in Central Business District, Newark, NJ?
Central Business District, Newark, NJ has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 17,913 students in total.
How do schools in Central Business District perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Central Business District score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in Central Business District meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Central Business District?
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: 19%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 11%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations