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Best Schools in Forest Hill, Newark, NJ
Forest Hill, Newark, NJ has 21 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 14 elementary) serving 13,929 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 18%, so schools in Forest Hill meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Forest Hill, Newark, NJ
The top high schools in Forest Hill, 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. Belleville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belleville Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1499 Students
3. Barringer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1734 Students
Best Middle Schools in Forest Hill, Newark, NJ
The top middle schools in Forest Hill, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belleville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belleville Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 671 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Forest Hill, Newark, NJ
The top elementary schools in Forest Hill, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robert Treat Academy Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Robert Treat Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 689 Students
2. Belleville Ps10
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belleville Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 170 Students
3. Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maria L. Varisco-rogers Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 569 Students
4. Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 810 Students
5. Ridge Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 578 Students
6. Belleville Ps4
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belleville Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 452 Students
7. Abington Avenue School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 837 Students
8. Elliott Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 885 Students
9. Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 826 Students
10. Belleville Ps8
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belleville Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 494 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Forest Hill, Newark, NJ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Forest Hill, Newark, NJ has a total population of 23,983 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 72%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Forest Hill, 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 Forest Hill, Newark, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Forest Hill, Newark, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Forest Hill, 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 Forest Hill, Newark, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Forest Hill, Newark, NJ
How many schools are in Forest Hill, Newark, NJ?
Forest Hill, Newark, NJ has 21 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 13,929 students in total.
How do schools in Forest Hill perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Forest Hill score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 18%, so on average schools in Forest Hill meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Forest Hill?
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: 28%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 11%
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- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 18%
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- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations