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Best Schools in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ
Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ has 11 public schools (5 high, 0 middle, 5 elementary) serving 10,111 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Downtown Elizabeth don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ
The top high schools in Downtown Elizabeth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1281 Students
2. Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 996 Students
3. Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1070 Students
4. Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1299 Students
5. John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1443 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ
The top elementary schools in Downtown Elizabeth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 885 Students
2. Joseph Battin School No 4
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 783 Students
3. Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 807 Students
4. Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 600 Students
5. Winfield Scott School No. 2
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 637 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
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 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
31.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ
How many schools are in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ?
Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ has 11 public schools: 5 high schools, 0 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 10,111 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Elizabeth perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Downtown Elizabeth score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Downtown Elizabeth don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Elizabeth?
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: 48%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 11%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations