Best High Schools in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ

Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ has 3 high schools with 4,023 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Downtown Elizabeth score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Downtown Elizabeth underperform expectations.

1. Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1281 Students

2. Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1299 Students

3. John E. Dwyer Technology Academy

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1443 Students

Best Middle Schools in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ

Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ has 3 middle schools with 2,496 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Downtown Elizabeth score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 16% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Downtown Elizabeth exceed expectations.

1. William F. Halloran School No.22

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 1089 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ

Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ has 3 elementary schools with 1,730 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Downtown Elizabeth score 12% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Downtown Elizabeth underperform expectations.

1. Joseph Battin School No 4

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 783 Students

2. Winfield Scott School No. 2

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 637 Students

3. Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 807 Students

4. Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 600 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ has a total population of 10,762 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ

8,249

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

75%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

31.94 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

4.61 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

27.33 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,978 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

43 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ

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Howland Hook, Staten Island, NY

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Weequahic, Newark, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 14%
  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Lower Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Mariners Harbor, Staten Island, NY

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 17%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
South Broad Street, Newark, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 17%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
South Ironbound, Newark, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Port Richmond, Staten Island, NY

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Constable Hook, Bayonne, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Bulls Head, Staten Island, NY

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations