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Best Schools in East Newark, NJ
East Newark, NJ has 8 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,308 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in East Newark don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in East Newark, NJ
The top high schools in East Newark, 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. Harrison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 716 Students
Best Middle Schools in East Newark, NJ
The top middle schools in East Newark, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 494 Students
Best Elementary Schools in East Newark, NJ
The top elementary schools in East Newark, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 285 Students
2. Hamilton Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 278 Students
3. East Newark Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Newark School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 227 Students
4. Kennedy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 353 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in East Newark, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
East Newark, NJ has a total population of 3,194 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in East 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 East Newark, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in East Newark, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for East 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 East Newark, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in East Newark, NJ
How many schools are in East Newark, NJ?
East Newark, NJ has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,308 students in total.
How do schools in East Newark perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in East Newark score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in East Newark don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in East Newark?
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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