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Best 07105 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 8,223 students in 07105, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in 07105, NJ are Ann Street School, Oliver Street School and Lafayette Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07105 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07105, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07105, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ann Street School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Ann St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4890
Gr: K-8 | 1,236 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Oliver Street School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
86 Oliver St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4870
Gr: PK-8 | 1,042 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Street School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Lafayette St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4860
Gr: PK-8 | 1,235 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
South Street Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
44-48 Hermon Street
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4880
Gr: PK-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Hawkins Street School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8 Hawkins St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4920
Gr: K-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
East Ward Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
104 Oliver Street
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4880
Gr: PK-6 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
East Side High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
238 Van Buren St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,110 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Ironbound Academy Elementary School
366 East Kinney Street
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4996
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 07105, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07105, NJ include Ann Street School, Oliver Street School and Lafayette Street School.
How many public schools are located in 07105?
8 public schools are located in 07105.
What is the racial composition of students in 07105?
07105 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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