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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Newark Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 85 public schools serving 65,930 students in Newark, NJ (there are 20 private schools, serving 3,180 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Newark, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Newark, NJ are Science Park High School, The Gray Charter School and Technology High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newark, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Newark have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Newark, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Science Park High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
260 Norfolk Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-8689
Gr: 7-12 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
The Gray Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
55 Liberty Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 824-6661
Gr: K-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Technology High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
223 Broadway
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 481-5962
Gr: 9-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Robert Treat Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
443 Clifton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-8811
Gr: K-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
North Star Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10 Washington Place
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 642-0101
Gr: K-12 | 6,714 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Branch Brook School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
228 Ridge St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5220
Gr: PK-4 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
498-544 West Market St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 412-2203
Gr: 9-12 | 1,230 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Essex County Newark Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
91 West Market St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 412-2204
Gr: 9-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Bard Early College High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
321 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-8363
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1010.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Halsey St, 2nd Fl.
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 623-0222
Gr: 4-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1111.
Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
233 Woodside Ave
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 481-9001
Gr: K-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Ann Street School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Ann St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4890
Gr: K-8 | 1,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
First Avenue School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
214 First Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5240
Gr: PK-8 | 1,084 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Oliver Street School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
86 Oliver St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4870
Gr: PK-8 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1515.
Philip's Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 624-0644
Gr: PK-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #1616.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Manchester Place
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5210
Gr: PK-8 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Wilson Avenue School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
19 Wilson Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 465-4910
Gr: K-8 | 1,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1818.
Newark Educators Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12 Fulton St
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 289-6117
Gr: PK-4 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1919.
Link Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
23 Pennsyvania Ave
Newark, NJ 07114
(973) 642-0529
Gr: K-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2020.
University High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Clinton Pl
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 374-3190
Gr: 8-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Ridge Street School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
735 Ridge St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5210
Gr: PK-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Lafayette Street School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Lafayette St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4860
Gr: PK-8 | 1,213 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2323.
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
909 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(862) 256-0909
Gr: PK-12 | 2,169 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
Rank: #2424.
Mt Vernon Place School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
142 Mount Vernon Pl
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2090
Gr: PK-8 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Newark School Of Data Science And Information Technology
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
746 Sanford Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 695-3748
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
Roseville Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
540 Orange Street
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 483-4400
Gr: K-4 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2727.
Team Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Park Place, Suite 802
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 622-0905
Gr: K-12 | 6,406 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #2828.
Arts High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 M L King Blvd
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-7391
Gr: 9-12 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2929.
Salome Urena Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
284 First Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 733-8280
Gr: PK-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Colonnade Pl
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5270
Gr: PK-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Newark School Of Global Studies
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
24 Crane Street
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5112
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Abington Avenue School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
209 Abington Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5230
Gr: PK-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
South Street Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
44-48 Hermon Street
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4880
Gr: PK-8 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3434.
American History High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
74 Montgomery St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7333
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Elliott Street Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
721 Summer Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5360
Gr: PK-8 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Newark, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Newark, NJ include Science Park High School, The Gray Charter School and Technology High School.
How many public schools are located in Newark?
85 public schools are located in Newark.
What percentage of students in Newark go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Newark are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newark?
Newark public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Newark are often viewed compared to one another?

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