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Best Schools in West Side, Newark, NJ
West Side, Newark, NJ has 29 public schools (9 high, 1 middle, 19 elementary) serving 17,204 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in West Side don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Side, Newark, NJ
The top high schools in West Side, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 194 Students
2. Bard Early College High School
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Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 381 Students
3. University Academy Charter High School
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Projected Test Scores
University Academy Charter High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 432 Students
4. William L Dickinson High School
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Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2024 Students
5. Henry Snyder High School
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Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 849 Students
6. Lincoln High School
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Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 942 Students
7. Central High School
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Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 894 Students
8. West Side High School
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Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 609 Students
9. Peoples Preparatory Charter School
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Projected Test Scores
Peoples Preparatory Charter School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Side, Newark, NJ
The top middle schools in West Side, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top elementary schools in West Side, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Michelle Obama Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 131 Students
2. Learning Community Charter School
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The Learning Community Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 637 Students
3. Dr. Paul Rafalides School
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Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 364 Students
4. Empowerment Academy Charter School
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Empowerment Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 10 • 1002 Students
5. James F. Murray School
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Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 805 Students
6. Mahatma K. Gandhi School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1001 Students
7. Joseph H. Brensinger School
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Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1092 Students
8. Speedway Avenue School
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Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 566 Students
9. South 17th Street School
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Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 335 Students
10. Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 302 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
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 West Side, Newark, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Side, Newark, NJ
How many schools are in West Side, Newark, NJ?
West Side, Newark, NJ has 29 public schools: 9 high schools, 1 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 17,204 students in total.
How do schools in West Side perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in West Side score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in West Side don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Side?
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: 25%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations