Public School Review - Established 2003

Newark Public School District

765 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
1/
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 2025 school year, there are 43 public middle schools serving 27,327 students in Newark Public School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in New Jersey.
Public Middle Schools in Newark Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
67 Schools
835 Schools
# Students
40,220 Students
458,046 Students
# Teachers
2,827 Teachers
39,885 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Newark Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 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:

0.55
0.72
# American Indian Students
175 Students
913 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
305 Students
39,872 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
23,282 Students
173,877 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
38%
# Black Students
13,653 Students
84,536 Students
% Black Students
34%
18%
# White Students
2,554 Students
145,711 Students
% White Students
6%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
98 Students
858 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
148 Students
12,134 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
4,069
12,448
# Students in K Grade:
2,809
19,022
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,720
19,268
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,758
19,849
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,639
20,625
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,679
22,766
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,705
30,973
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,779
79,058
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,726
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,840
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,955
8,812
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,011
7,480
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,884
7,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,639
7,529
# Ungraded Students:
7
122

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.
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
$32,709
$26,931
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
$32,859
$25,828
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 Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Science Park High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
260 Norfolk Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-8689
Grades: 7-12
| 970 students
Rank: #22.
Ann Street School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Ann St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4890
Grades: K-8
| 1,236 students
Rank: #33.
First Avenue School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
214 First Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5240
Grades: PK-8
| 1,057 students
Rank: #44.
Oliver Street School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
86 Oliver St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4870
Grades: PK-8
| 1,042 students
Rank: #55.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Manchester Place
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5210
Grades: PK-8
| 780 students
Rank: #66.
Wilson Avenue School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
19 Wilson Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 465-4910
Grades: K-8
| 1,033 students
Rank: #77.
Ridge Street School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
735 Ridge St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5210
Grades: PK-8
| 597 students
Rank: #88.
University High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Clinton Pl
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 374-3190
Grades: 8-12
| 447 students
Rank: #99.
Mt Vernon Place School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
142 Mount Vernon Pl
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2090
Grades: PK-8
| 878 students
Rank: #1010.
Lafayette Street School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Lafayette St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4860
Grades: PK-8
| 1,235 students
Rank: #1111.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Colonnade Pl
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5270
Grades: PK-8
| 777 students
Rank: #1212.
Salome Urena Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
284 First Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 733-8280
Grades: PK-8
| 493 students
Rank: #1313.
Abington Avenue School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
209 Abington Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5230
Grades: PK-8
| 833 students
Rank: #1414.
South Street Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
44-48 Hermon Street
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4880
Grades: PK-8
| 870 students
Rank: #1515.
Elliott Street Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
721 Summer Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5360
Grades: PK-8
| 881 students
Rank: #1616.
Ivy Hill Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
107 Ivy Street
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 351-2121
Grades: PK-8
| 467 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
66 Muhammad Ali Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6931
Grades: PK-8
| 835 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Roberto Clemente Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
257 Summer Ave
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5290
Grades: PK-8
| 727 students
Rank: #1919.
Hawthorne Avenue School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
428 Hawthorne Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3960
Grades: PK-8
| 439 students
Rank: #2020.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
42 Park Ave
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5250
Grades: PK-8
| 737 students
Rank: #2121.
Sussex Avenue School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
307 Sussex Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5200
Grades: PK-8
| 553 students
Rank: #2222.
Peshine Avenue School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
433 Peshine Avenue
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 733-7004
Grades: PK-8
| 552 students
Rank: #2323.
South 17th Street School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
619 S Seventeenth St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 374-2570
Grades: PK-8
| 324 students
Rank: #2424.
Thirteenth Avenue School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
359 Thirteenth Ave
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7045
Grades: PK-8
| 588 students
Rank: #2525.
Dr. E. Alma Flagg School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Third St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5190
Grades: PK-8
| 545 students
Rank: #2626.
Camden Street Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
281 Camden St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6994
Grades: PK-8
| 581 students
Rank: #2727.
Fourteenth Avenue School
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Speedway Ave
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 733-6940
Grades: PK-8
| 94 students
Rank: #2828.
Hawkins Street School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8 Hawkins St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4920
Grades: K-8
| 705 students
Rank: #2929.
Harriet Tubman Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
504 S Tenth St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6934
Grades: PK-8
| 319 students
Rank: #3030.
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
388 Bergen St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6944
Grades: PK-8
| 318 students
Rank: #3131.
Avon Avenue School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
219 Avon Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6750
Grades: PK-8
| 513 students
Rank: #3232.
Speedway Avenue School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2740
Grades: PK-8
| 555 students
Rank: #3333.
Chancellor Avenue School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
321 Chancellor Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3870
Grades: PK-8
| 614 students
Rank: #3434.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
87 Richelieu Ter
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2290
Grades: PK-8
| 456 students
Rank: #3535.
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
291 N 7th St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5260
Grades: PK-8
| 737 students
Show 8 more public schools in Newark Public School District (out of 43 total schools)
Loading...

Recent Articles

What Is A Charter School?
What Is A Charter School?
Explore the world of charter schools in this comprehensive guide. Learn about their history, how they operate, and the pros and cons of this educational innovation. Discover key facts about charter schools, including admission policies, demographics, and funding, as well as what to look for when considering a charter school for your child.
10 Reasons Why High School Sports Benefit Students
10 Reasons Why High School Sports Benefit Students
Discover the 10 compelling reasons why high school sports are beneficial for students. This comprehensive article explores how athletics enhance academic performance, foster personal growth, and develop crucial life skills. From improved fitness and time management to leadership development and community representation, learn why participating in high school sports can be a game-changer for students' overall success and well-being.
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and Evolution
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and Evolution
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 67 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 40,220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (NJ):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

Should Public Schools Ban Cell Phones?
Should Public Schools Ban Cell Phones?
 Pros and Cons of Sports Competition at the High School Level
Pros and Cons of Sports Competition at the High School Level
Top Ranked Public Schools in the US
Top Ranked Public Schools in the US
 The Pros and Cons of Mandatory Gym Class in Public Schools
The Pros and Cons of Mandatory Gym Class in Public Schools
 10 Advantages to Public Education
10 Advantages to Public Education

More Articles

Public School Jobs
Scholarships
Parenting and Learning Issues
Local School Topics
Evaluating Public Schools