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Best 07208 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,681 students in 07208, NJ (there are , serving 656 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 07208, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07208, NJ are Victor Mravlag School No. 21, Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy and Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07208 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07208, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07208, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Victor Mravlag School No. 21
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
132 Shelley Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-5850
Gr: PK-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 Cherry St
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
919 North Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6900
Gr: PK-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Elmora School No. 12
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
638 Magie Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-5650
Gr: PK-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Robert Morris School No. 18
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
860 Cross Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6000
Gr: K-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
505 -517 Morris Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-3900
Gr: PK-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
730 Pennsylvania Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6950
Gr: PK-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Joseph Battin School No 4
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Union Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6300
Gr: PK-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
631-657 Westminster Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-5900
Gr: K-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 07208, NJ?
How many public schools are located in 07208?
9 public schools are located in 07208.
What percentage of students in 07208 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 07208 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07208?
07208 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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