Best Public Elementary Schools in 07108 (Newark, NJ) (2025-26)

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Best 07108 New Jersey Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,723 students in 07108, NJ.

The top ranked public elementary schools in 07108, NJ are Wilson Avenue School, Louise A. Spencer Elementary School and Avon Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 07108 have an score of 18% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 24% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07108, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07108, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Wilson Avenue School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
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19 Wilson Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 465-4910

Gr: K-8 | 1,033 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Rank: #22.

Louise A. Spencer Elementary School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
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66 Muhammad Ali Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6931

Gr: PK-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #33.

Avon Avenue School

(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
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219 Avon Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6750

Gr: PK-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Rank: #44.

Belmont Runyon Elementary School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
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1 Belmont Runyon Way
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6920

Gr: PK-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: n/an/a

People's Achieve Community Charter School

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534 Clinton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 556-7070

Gr: K-12 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1

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07108, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

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Location

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Achieve Community Charter School (Closed 2023)

Charter School

534 Clinton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(862) 240-4887

Gr: K-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Clinton Ave Elementary School (Closed 2012)

534 Clinton Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6970

Gr: PK | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Eighteenth Ave Elementary School (Closed 2013)

229 18th Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6824

Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Madison Avenue Elementary School (Closed 2015)

823 S 16th St
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 374-2890

Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Miller Street School At Spencer (Closed 2018)

66 Muhammad Ali Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6815

Gr: PK-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Newark Innovation Academy (Closed 2020)

Alternative School

190 Muhammad Ali Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-8326

Gr: 9-12 | 23 students

Newark Legacy Charter School (Closed 2023)

Charter School

823 S. 16th Street
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 374-7000

Gr: PK-6 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

William H Brown Academy (Closed 2010)

695 Bergen St
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6844

Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07108, NJ?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 07108, NJ include Wilson Avenue School, Louise A. Spencer Elementary School and Avon Avenue School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 07108?

5 public elementary schools are located in 07108.

What is the racial composition of students in 07108?

07108 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).