St. Benedict's Preparatory School
520 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102
Private Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
750
Tuition
$13,000
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg. Review Score
4.4
The Gray Charter School
55 Liberty St, Newark, NJ 07102
Charter Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
355
Math Proficiency
62%
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Reading Proficiency
87%
St. Vincent Academy
228 W Market St, Newark, NJ 07103
Private High School 9th to 12th
Students
205
Tuition
$5,800
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Avg. Review Score
3.7
Technology High School
223 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
665
SAT Overall Score
1130
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
ACT Overall Score
24
Kearny Christian Academy
22 Wilson Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
135
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Avg. Review Score
4.4
Discovery Charter School
240 Halsey St, Newark, NJ 07102
Charter Elementary, Middle School 4th to 8th
Students
101
Math Proficiency
22%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
57%
Oliver Street School
86 Oliver St, Newark, NJ 07105
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
1,109
Math Proficiency
25%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
Lafayette Street Elementary School
205 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07105
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
1,180
Math Proficiency
14%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
35%
Wilson Avenue School
19 Wilson Ave, Newark, NJ 07105
Public Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
1,099
Math Proficiency
24%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
35%
Great Oaks Legacy Downtown Middle School
24 Maiden Ln, Newark, NJ 07102
Charter Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
1,985
Math Proficiency
22%
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Reading Proficiency
40%
Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School
150 Newton St, Newark, NJ 07103
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 1st
South Street School
44 Hermon St, Newark, NJ 07105
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
864
Math Proficiency
16%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
25%
Hawkins Street Elementary School
8 Hawkins St, Newark, NJ 07105
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
726
Math Proficiency
6%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
21%
Malcolm X Shabazz High School
80 Johnson Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
273
SAT Overall Score
950
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
ACT Overall Score
21
Central High School
250 18th Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
838
SAT Overall Score
960
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
ACT Overall Score
23
Cleveland Elementary School
388 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07108
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
356
Math Proficiency
6%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
19%
Harriet Tubman School
504 S 10th St, Newark, NJ 07103
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 7th
Students
326
Math Proficiency
7%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
18%
Barringer High School
90 Parker St, Newark, NJ 07104
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,663
SAT Overall Score
980
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
ACT Overall Score
22
Quitman Community School
21 Quitman St, Newark, NJ 07103
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
548
Math Proficiency
4%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
18%
Sussex Avenue School
307 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ 07107
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
446
Math Proficiency
9%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
22%
Camden Street Elementary School
281 Camden St, Newark, NJ 07103
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
573
Math Proficiency
8%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
20%
East Ward Elementary School
104 Oliver St, Newark, NJ 07105
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
554
Math Proficiency
9%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
17%
Alif Muhammad's Nia School
50 Park Plz, Newark, NJ 07102
Private High School 8th to 12th
Students
209
Student Teacher Ratio
39:1
Avg. Review Score
5
Alpha and Omega
4 Fleming Ave, Newark, NJ 07105
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 11th
Students
56
Avg. Review Score
5
Ironbound Catholic Academy
366 E Kinney St, Newark, NJ 07105
Private Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
155
Avg. Review Score
5
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For families seeking quality education in Downtown Newark, Newark, NJ, the area offers 29 school options including the highly-rated The Gray Charter School (9/10 on GreatSchools) and St. Benedict's Preparatory School (A on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 87% reading proficiency. Learn more about what Downtown Newark has to offer and view additional schools in nearby cities and neighborhoods.
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