Best Schools in Elizabeth, NJ
Elizabeth, NJ has a total of 49 schools including 13 high schools, 10 middle schools and 26 elementary schools. A total of 35,286 students attend Elizabeth, NJ schools. On average, schools in Elizabeth score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Elizabeth underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Elizabeth, NJ
Elizabeth, NJ has 13 high schools with 11,893 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 Elizabeth score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Elizabeth underperform expectations.
1. Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1281 Students
2. Bard Early College High School
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Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 381 Students
3. Bayonne High School
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Bayonne School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2656 Students
4. Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 996 Students
5. Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1070 Students
6. Hillside High School
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Hillside Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 925 Students
7. J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students
8. Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1299 Students
9. John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1443 Students
10. Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 810 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elizabeth, NJ
Elizabeth, NJ has 10 middle schools with 7,501 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 Elizabeth score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Elizabeth meet expectations.
1. Terence C. Reilly School No 7
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 1126 Students
2. William F. Halloran School No.22
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 1089 Students
3. Howell Township Middle School South
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Howell Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 796 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elizabeth, NJ
Elizabeth, NJ has 26 elementary schools with 15,892 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 Elizabeth score 12% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Elizabeth underperform expectations.
1. Victor Mravlag School No. 21
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 623 Students
2. Henry E. Harris Community School
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Bayonne School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 653 Students
3. Ola Edwards Community School
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Hillside Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 381 Students
4. Elmora School No. 12
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 648 Students
5. Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 694 Students
6. Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 799 Students
7. Madison Monroe School No. 16
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 637 Students
8. Joseph Battin School No 4
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 783 Students
9. Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 764 Students
10. Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 885 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elizabeth, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elizabeth, NJ has a total population of 136,654 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 74%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 Elizabeth, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elizabeth, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 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 Elizabeth, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
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