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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Elizabeth Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 21,992 students in Elizabeth, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 845 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Elizabeth, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Elizabeth, NJ are William F. Halloran School No.22, Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy and Victor Mravlag School No. 21. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elizabeth, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Elizabeth have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Elizabeth, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William F. Halloran School No.22
(Math: 59% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
612 Pulaski Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-4860
Gr: 2-8 | 1,140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
(Math: 41% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
40 Morrell Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5870
Gr: 9-12 | 1,268 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Victor Mravlag School No. 21
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
132 Shelley Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-5850
Gr: PK-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 Cherry St
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,015 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Simon Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
651 Kapkowski Road
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 889-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students
Rank: #66.
Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
919 North Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6900
Gr: PK-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
447 Richmond Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Elmora School No. 12
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
638 Magie Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-5650
Gr: PK-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
27 Martin Luther King Jr Plaza
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-6767
Gr: 9-12 | 1,144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
237 South Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5023
Gr: 9-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1014 South Elmora Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5970
Gr: PK-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Robert Morris School No. 18
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
860 Cross Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6000
Gr: K-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1313.
Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
505 -517 Morris Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-3900
Gr: PK-8 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
730 Pennsylvania Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6950
Gr: PK-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Abraham Lincoln School No. 14
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Grove Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5828
Gr: K-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Joseph Battin School No 4
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Union Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6300
Gr: PK-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Madison Monroe School No. 16
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1091 North Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-5770
Gr: PK-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1818.
Christopher Columbus School No. 15
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
511 Third Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5730
Gr: K-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Woodrow Wilson School No. 19
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
529 Edgar Rd
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2020.
Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Second Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6230
Gr: K-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Winfield Scott School No. 2
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Madison Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-6150
Gr: PK-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Toussaint L'ouverture-marquis De Lafayette School No. 6
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1071 Julia St
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-5600
Gr: PK-8 | 1,001 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2323.
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Bayway Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6270
Gr: PK-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
625 Summer St
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
641 South Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2626.
Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
631-657 Westminster Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-5900
Gr: K-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2727.
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Pearl St
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6565
Gr: 9-12 | 1,348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51
544 Pennsylvania Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
(908) 436-6410
Gr: PK | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50
1000 South Elmora Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6380
Gr: PK | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Elizabeth, NJ?
How many public schools are located in Elizabeth?
29 public schools are located in Elizabeth.
What percentage of students in Elizabeth go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Elizabeth are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabeth?
Elizabeth public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Elizabeth are often viewed compared to one another?

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