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Best 07103 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 10,446 students in 07103, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 684 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 07103, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07103, NJ are Essex County Newark Technical, Bard Early College High School and Philip's Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07103 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07103, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07103, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
South 17th Street School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
619 S Seventeenth St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 374-2570
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Sussex Ave
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 621-0060
Gr: PK-12 | 1,410 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #77.
Thirteenth Avenue School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
359 Thirteenth Ave
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7045
Gr: PK-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #88.
New Horizons Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
45 59 Hayes Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 848-0400
Gr: K-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #99.
Camden Street Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
281 Camden St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6994
Gr: PK-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Harriet Tubman Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
504 S Tenth St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6934
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1111.
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
388 Bergen St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6944
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1212.
Quitman Street School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
21 Quitman St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6947
Gr: PK-8 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Central High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
250 18th Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6378
Gr: 9-12 | 1,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Lead Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(862) 772-1724
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 67:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Newark Vocational High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 West Kinney St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7308
Gr: 9-12 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
West Side High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
403 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7019
Gr: 9-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
John F. Kennedy School
Special Education School
311 S Tenth St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6788
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Michelle Obama Elementary School
186 14th Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 662-2621
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
Nelson Mandela Elementary School
74 Hartford St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7333
Gr: PK-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: n/an/a
Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School
150 Newton Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-8675
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 07103, NJ?
How many public schools are located in 07103?
20 public schools are located in 07103.
What percentage of students in 07103 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 07103 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07103?
07103 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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