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Best 07202 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 11,609 students in 07202, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 167 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 07202, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
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 24% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), 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 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07202, NJ Public Schools (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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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
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 07202, NJ?
How many public schools are located in 07202?
14 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 87%).
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 63% (majority Hispanic).

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