Best Schools in West Side, Newark, NJ
West Side, Newark, NJ has a total of 22 schools including 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 14 elementary schools. A total of 12,146 students attend West Side, Newark, NJ schools. On average, schools in West Side score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in West Side don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in West Side, Newark, NJ
West Side, Newark, NJ has 6 high schools with 4,072 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 West Side score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in West Side meet expectations.
1. Dr Ronald Mcnair High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 701 Students
2. Liberty High School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 194 Students
3. Bard Early College High School
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Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 381 Students
4. University Academy Charter High School
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University Academy Charter High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 432 Students
5. Peoples Preparatory Charter School
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Peoples Preparatory Charter School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
6. William L Dickinson High School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2024 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Side, Newark, NJ
West Side, Newark, NJ has 2 middle schools with 919 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 West Side score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in West Side exceed expectations.
1. Academy I
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 403 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Side, Newark, NJ
West Side, Newark, NJ has 14 elementary schools with 7,155 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 West Side score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in West Side underperform expectations.
1. Learning Community Charter School
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The Learning Community Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 637 Students
2. Empowerment Academy Charter School
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Empowerment Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1002 Students
3. James F. Murray School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 805 Students
4. Mahatma K. Gandhi School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1001 Students
5. Dr. Paul Rafalides School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 364 Students
6. Chaplain Charles Watters School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 697 Students
7. Camden Street Elementary School
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Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 573 Students
8. Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 302 Students
9. South 17th Street School
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Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 335 Students
10. Avon Avenue School
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Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 563 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Side, Newark, NJ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Side, Newark, NJ has a total population of 42,069 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Side, 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 West Side, Newark, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Side, Newark, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Side, Newark, NJ.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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