For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 6,113 students in 07105, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 07105 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07105, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07105, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ann Street School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Ann St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4890
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4890
Grades: K-8
| 1,236 students
Rank: #22.
Oliver Street School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
86 Oliver St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4870
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4870
Grades: PK-8
| 1,042 students
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Street School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 Lafayette St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4860
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4860
Grades: PK-8
| 1,235 students
Rank: #44.
South Street Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
44-48 Hermon Street
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4880
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4880
Grades: PK-8
| 870 students
Rank: #55.
East Ward Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 Oliver Street
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4880
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4880
Grades: PK-6
| 763 students
Rank: #66.
Hawkins Street School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8 Hawkins St
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4920
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4920
Grades: K-8
| 705 students
Rank: n/an/a
366 East Kinney Street
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4996
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4996
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07105, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07105, NJ include Ann Street School, Oliver Street School and Lafayette Street School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07105?
7 public elementary schools are located in 07105.
What is the racial composition of students in 07105?
07105 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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