Best Schools in Newark, NJ
Newark, NJ has a total of 101 schools including 28 high schools, 9 middle schools and 57 elementary schools. A total of 70,214 students attend Newark, NJ schools. On average, schools in Newark score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Newark don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Newark, NJ
Newark, NJ has 28 high schools with 18,623 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 Newark score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Newark don't meet expectations.
1. Science Park High School
SchoolGrade
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Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 938 Students
2. Technology High School
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Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 665 Students
3. Columbia High School
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South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1930 Students
4. Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology
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Essex County Schools Of Technology • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1154 Students
5. Essex County Newark Tech
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Essex County Schools Of Technology • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students
6. Bard Early College High School
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Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 381 Students
7. Arts High School
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Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 593 Students
8. Belleville High School
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Belleville Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1499 Students
9. American History High School
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Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 373 Students
10. Peoples Preparatory Charter School
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Peoples Preparatory Charter School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newark, NJ
Newark, NJ has 9 middle schools with 4,695 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 Newark score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Newark meet expectations.
1. Marlboro Memorial Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Marlboro Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
2. South Orange Middle School
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South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 770 Students
3. Discovery Charter School
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Discovery Charter School • Charter • Grades 4 - 8 • 105 Students
4. Belleville Middle School
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Belleville Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 671 Students
5. Link Community Charter School
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Link Community Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 339 Students
6. Union Avenue Middle School
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Irvington Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 730 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newark, NJ
Newark, NJ has 57 elementary schools with 30,758 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 Newark score 14% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 17% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Newark don't meet expectations.
1. The Gray Charter School
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Gray Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 344 Students
2. Robert Treat Academy Charter School
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Robert Treat Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 689 Students
3. Philip's Academy Charter School
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Phillip's Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 639 Students
4. First Avenue School
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Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1083 Students
5. Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School
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Maria L. Varisco-rogers Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 569 Students
6. Achieve Community Charter School
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Achieve Community Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 450 Students
7. Ann Street School
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Newark Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1200 Students
8. Oliver Street School
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Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1045 Students
9. Wilson Avenue School
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Newark Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1099 Students
10. Ridge Street School
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Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 578 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newark, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newark, NJ has a total population of 310,751 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 Newark, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newark, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 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 Newark, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
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