For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 12,155 students in 07202, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 184 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 07202, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07202, NJ are William F. Halloran School No.22, Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy and J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07202 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07202, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07202, NJ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William F. Halloran School No.22
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
612 Pulaski Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-4860
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-4860
Grades: 2-8
| 1,089 students
Rank: #22.
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 Morrell Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5870
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5870
Grades: 9-12
| 1,281 students
Rank: #33.
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
447 Richmond Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6500
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Rank: #44.
K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
237 South Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5023
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5023
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1014 South Elmora Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5970
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5970
Grades: PK-8
| 694 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Abraham Lincoln School No. 14
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Grove Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5828
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5828
Grades: K-8
| 840 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Joseph Battin School No 4
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 South Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6300
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6300
Grades: PK-8
| 783 students
Rank: #88.
Christopher Columbus School No. 15
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
511 Third Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5730
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5730
Grades: K-8
| 666 students
Rank: #99.
Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Second Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6230
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6230
Grades: K-8
| 807 students
Rank: #1010.
Woodrow Wilson School No. 19
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
529 Edgar Rd
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6200
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6200
Grades: PK-8
| 571 students
Rank: #1111.
Mabel G. Homes School No. 5
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 Bayway Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6270
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6270
Grades: PK-8
| 799 students
Rank: #1212.
Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 Summer St
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6800
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 810 students
Rank: #1313.
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
641 South Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6600
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,299 students
Rank: #1414.
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
123 Pearl St
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6565
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6565
Grades: 9-12
| 1,443 students
Rank: n/an/a
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50
Magnet School
1000 South Elmora Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6380
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6380
Grades: PK
| 304 students
07202, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
650 Bayway Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6270
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6270
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
300 South Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6340
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6340
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07202, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07202, NJ include William F. Halloran School No.22, Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy and J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy.
How many public schools are located in 07202?
15 public schools are located in 07202.
What percentage of students in 07202 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 07202 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07202?
07202 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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