Top Rankings
Newark ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 67 public schools serving 40,220 students in Newark ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Newark ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
67 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
40,220 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
2,827 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Newark ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#585 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
23%
Graduation Rate
83%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
58%
34%
% Black
34%
15%
% White
6%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,709 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,859 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,316 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$1,322 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,709
$26,931
Spending / Student
$32,859
$25,828
Best Newark ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Science Park High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
260 Norfolk Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-8689
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-8689
Gr: 7-12 | 970 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Technology High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
223 Broadway
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 481-5962
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 481-5962
Gr: 9-12 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Bard Early College High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
321 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-8363
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-8363
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Ann Street School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Ann St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4890
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4890
Gr: K-8 | 1,236 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
First Avenue School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
214 First Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5240
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5240
Gr: PK-8 | 1,057 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Oliver Street School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
86 Oliver St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4870
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4870
Gr: PK-8 | 1,042 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 Manchester Place
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5210
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5210
Gr: PK-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Wilson Avenue School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19 Wilson Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 465-4910
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 465-4910
Gr: K-8 | 1,033 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
University High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Clinton Pl
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 374-3190
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 374-3190
Gr: 8-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Ridge Street School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
735 Ridge St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5210
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5210
Gr: PK-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Lafayette Street School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 Lafayette St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4860
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4860
Gr: PK-8 | 1,235 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Mt Vernon Place School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
142 Mount Vernon Pl
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2090
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2090
Gr: PK-8 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Newark Evening Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Newton St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 424-4391
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 424-4391
Rank: #1414.
Newark Sch Of Data Science And Information Technology
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
746 Sanford Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 695-3748
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 695-3748
Gr: 9-11 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Arts High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 M L King Blvd
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-7391
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-7391
Gr: 9-12 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1616.
Salome Urena Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
284 First Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 733-8280
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 733-8280
Gr: PK-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Colonnade Pl
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5270
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5270
Gr: PK-8 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Newark School Of Global Studies
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24 Crane Street
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5112
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5112
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Abington Avenue School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 Abington Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5230
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5230
Gr: PK-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
South Street Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
44-48 Hermon Street
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4880
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4880
Gr: PK-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2121.
American History High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
74 Montgomery St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7333
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7333
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Elliott Street Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
721 Summer Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5360
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5360
Gr: PK-8 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Ivy Hill Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
107 Ivy Street
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 351-2121
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 351-2121
Gr: PK-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
42 Park Ave
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5250
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5250
Gr: PK-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
South 17th Street School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
619 S Seventeenth St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 374-2570
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 374-2570
Gr: PK-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Newark School Of Fashion & Design
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
239 Woodside Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 327-4466
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 327-4466
Gr: 9-11 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
66 Muhammad Ali Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6931
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6931
Gr: PK-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Roberto Clemente Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
257 Summer Ave
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5290
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5290
Gr: PK-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Hawthorne Avenue School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
428 Hawthorne Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3960
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3960
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Thirteenth Avenue School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
359 Thirteenth Ave
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7045
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7045
Gr: PK-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #3131.
Peshine Avenue School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
433 Peshine Avenue
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 733-7004
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 733-7004
Gr: PK-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Chancellor Avenue School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
321 Chancellor Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3870
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3870
Gr: PK-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Fourteenth Avenue School
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26 Speedway Ave
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 733-6940
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 733-6940
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
Avon Avenue School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
219 Avon Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6750
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6750
Gr: PK-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
291 N 7th St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5260
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5260
Gr: PK-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newark ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Newark ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 67 public schools serving 40,220 students.
What is the rank of Newark ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Newark ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #585 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newark ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
58% of Newark ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newark ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Newark ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Newark ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,859 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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