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Best Schools in University Heights, Newark, NJ
University Heights, Newark, NJ has 15 public schools (6 high, 0 middle, 7 elementary) serving 10,351 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 18%, so schools in University Heights don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in University Heights, Newark, NJ
The top high schools in University Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Science Park High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 938 Students
2. Essex County Newark Tech
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Essex County Schools Of Technology • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students
3. Central High School
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Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 894 Students
4. Lead Charter School
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Projected Test Scores
Lead Charter School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 196 Students
5. West Side High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 609 Students
6. Barringer High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1734 Students
Best Elementary Schools in University Heights, Newark, NJ
The top elementary schools in University Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 176 Students
2. Philip's Academy Charter School
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Phillip's Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 639 Students
3. Franklin Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 745 Students
4. Speedway Avenue School
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Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 566 Students
5. Sussex Avenue School
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Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 513 Students
6. Thirteenth Avenue School
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Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 589 Students
7. Camden Street Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 573 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in University Heights, Newark, NJ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
University Heights, Newark, NJ has a total population of 19,951 with 46% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in University Heights, 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 University Heights, Newark, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in University Heights, Newark, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for University Heights, 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 University Heights, Newark, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in University Heights, Newark, NJ
How many schools are in University Heights, Newark, NJ?
University Heights, Newark, NJ has 15 public schools: 6 high schools, 0 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 10,351 students in total.
How do schools in University Heights perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in University Heights score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 18%, so on average schools in University Heights don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in University Heights?
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: 15%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 17%
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- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 20%
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- Actual: 11%
- Projected: 12%
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- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations