For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,168 students in 07201, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in 07201, NJ are Simon Youth Academy and Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 07201 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 07201, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 07201 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07201, NJ Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Simon Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
651 Kapkowski Road
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 889-2900
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 889-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 Martin Luther King Jr Plaza
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-6767
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-6767
Grades: 9-12
| 1,156 students
07201, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bie Drc Reentry (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
208 Commerce Place 2nd Floor
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 282-1001
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 282-1001
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Elizabeth Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
208 Commerce St
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 965-2642
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 965-2642
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 07201, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in 07201, NJ include Simon Youth Academy and Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 07201?
2 public high schools are located in 07201.
What is the racial composition of students in 07201?
07201 public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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