Nj Regional Day School - Newark serves 123 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nj Regional Day School - Newark ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nj Regional Day School - Newark's student population of 123 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
123 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nj Regional Day School - Newark is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
45%
35%
Black
53%
14%
White
1%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Nj Regional Day School - Newark often compared to?
Nj Regional Day School - Newarkis often viewed alongside schools like John F. Kennedy School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Nj Regional Day School - Newark?
123 students attend Nj Regional Day School - Newark.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Nj Regional Day School - Newark students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nj Regional Day School - Newark?
Nj Regional Day School - Newark has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nj Regional Day School - Newark offer ?
Nj Regional Day School - Newark offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nj Regional Day School - Newark part of?
Nj Regional Day School - Newark is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Nj Regional Day School - Newark located?
Nj Regional Day School - Newark is located in the Weequahic neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in Weequahic.
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