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Newark Public School District

765 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(District boundaries shown in map)
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10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (973) 733-7333

Top Rankings

Newark Public 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 2024-25 school year, there are 63 public schools serving 37,662 students in Newark Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Newark Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
63 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
37,662 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
2,799 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Newark Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#587 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Newark Public School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newark Public School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newark Public School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Newark Public School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
85%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Newark Public School District and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.72
# American Indian Students
158 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
300 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
20,957 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
33%
# Black Students
13,416 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
36%
15%
# White Students
2,722 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
7%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
93 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
2,274
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
2,454
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,557
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,412
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,423
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,463
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,479
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,440
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,490
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,617
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,820
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,631
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,423
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,206
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
2,973
56,478

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $34,931 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,091 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$1,316 MM
$36,642 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Newark Public School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$1,322 MM
$35,142 MM
This chart displays total spending of Newark Public School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$34,931
$27,145
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Newark Public School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$35,091
$26,033
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Newark Public School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Newark Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Technology High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
223 Broadway
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 481-5962
Grades: 9-12
| 665 students
Rank: #22.
Science Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
260 Norfolk Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-8689
Grades: 7-12
| 938 students
Rank: #33.
Bard Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
321 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-8363
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #44.
Ann Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Ann St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4890
Grades: K-8
| 1,200 students
Rank: #55.
First Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
214 First Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5240
Grades: PK-8
| 1,083 students
Rank: #66.
Oliver Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
86 Oliver St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4870
Grades: PK-8
| 1,045 students
Rank: #77.
Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Manchester Place
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5210
Grades: PK-8
| 810 students
Rank: #88.
Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 M L King Blvd
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-7391
Grades: 9-12
| 593 students
Rank: #99.
Wilson Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
19 Wilson Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 465-4910
Grades: K-8
| 1,099 students
Rank: #1010.
Ridge Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
735 Ridge St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5210
Grades: PK-8
| 578 students
Rank: #1111.
University High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Clinton Pl
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 374-3190
Grades: 7-12
| 426 students
Rank: #1212.
Mt Vernon Place School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
142 Mount Vernon Pl
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2090
Grades: PK-8
| 809 students
Rank: #1313.
Newark School Of Global Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
24 Crane Street
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5112
Grades: 9-11
| 290 students
Rank: #1414.
Lafayette Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Lafayette St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4860
Grades: PK-8
| 1,180 students
Rank: #1515.
Mckinley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Colonnade Pl
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5270
Grades: PK-8
| 686 students
Rank: #1616.
Salome Urena Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
284 First Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 733-8280
Grades: PK-8
| 443 students
Rank: #1717.
Newark Sch Of Data Science And Information Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
746 Sanford Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 695-3748
Grades: 9-10
| 199 students
Rank: #1818.
American History High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
74 Montgomery St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7333
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: #1919.
Abington Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
209 Abington Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5230
Grades: PK-8
| 837 students
Rank: #2020.
South Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
44-48 Hermon Street
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4880
Grades: PK-8
| 864 students
Rank: #2121.
Elliott Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
721 Summer Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5360
Grades: PK-8
| 885 students
Rank: #2222.
Newark School Of Fashion & Design
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
239 Woodside Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 327-4466
Grades: 9-10
| 156 students
Rank: #2323.
Ivy Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
107 Ivy Street
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 351-2121
Grades: PK-8
| 471 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
66 Muhammad Ali Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6931
Grades: PK-8
| 755 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Roberto Clemente Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
257 Summer Ave
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5290
Grades: PK-8
| 753 students
Rank: #2626.
Hawthorne Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
428 Hawthorne Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3960
Grades: PK-8
| 393 students
Rank: #2727.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
42 Park Ave
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5250
Grades: PK-8
| 745 students
Rank: #2828.
Sussex Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
307 Sussex Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5200
Grades: PK-8
| 513 students
Rank: #2929.
Peshine Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
433 Peshine Avenue
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 733-7004
Grades: PK-8
| 503 students
Rank: #3030.
South 17th Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
619 S Seventeenth St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 374-2570
Grades: PK-8
| 335 students
Rank: #3131.
Thirteenth Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
359 Thirteenth Ave
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7045
Grades: PK-8
| 589 students
Rank: #3232.
Dr. E. Alma Flagg School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Third St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5190
Grades: PK-8
| 516 students
Rank: #3333.
Camden Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
281 Camden St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6994
Grades: PK-8
| 573 students
Rank: #3434.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
250 18th Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6378
Grades: 9-12
| 894 students
Rank: #3535.
East Ward Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
104 Oliver Street
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4880
Grades: PK-5
| 666 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Newark Public School District?
Newark Public School District manages 63 public schools serving 37,662 students.
What is the rank of Newark Public School District?
Newark Public School District is ranked #583 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Public School District?
56% of Newark Public School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newark Public School District?
Newark Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Newark Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,091 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 63 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 37,662 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
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  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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