For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,613 students in 07107, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 245 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 07107, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07107, NJ are Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology, First Avenue School and Roseville Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07107 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07107, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07107, NJ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
498-544 West Market St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 412-2203
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 412-2203
Grades: 9-12
| 1,154 students
Rank: #22.
First Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
214 First Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5240
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5240
Grades: PK-8
| 1,083 students
Rank: #33.
Roseville Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 Orange Street
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 483-4400
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 483-4400
Grades: K-4
| 272 students
Rank: #44.
Abington Avenue School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-8
| 837 students
Rank: #55.
Sussex Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
307 Sussex Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5200
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5200
Grades: PK-8
| 513 students
Rank: #66.
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
291 N 7th St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5260
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5260
Grades: PK-8
| 754 students
Rank: n/an/a
Essex Rch
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
461 463 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 648-7078
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 648-7078
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Essex Regional School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
395-97 No 5th Street
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 648-4333
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 648-4333
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
07107, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
108 South 9th St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 733-7368
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 733-7368
Grades: K-8
| 375 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07107, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07107, NJ include Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology, First Avenue School and Roseville Community Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 07107?
8 public schools are located in 07107.
What percentage of students in 07107 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 07107 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07107?
07107 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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