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Best 07108 New Jersey Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,170 students in 07108, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 07108, NJ are Wilson Avenue School, University High School and Louise A. Spencer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07108 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07108, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07108, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilson Avenue School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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.
University High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Clinton Pl
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 374-3190
Gr: 8-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
66 Muhammad Ali Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6931
Gr: PK-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Avon Avenue School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
219 Avon Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6750
Gr: PK-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Belmont Runyon Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
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
Charter School
534 Clinton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 556-7070
Gr: K-12 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 07108 New Jersey

07108, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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 middle schools in 07108, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 07108, NJ include Wilson Avenue School, University High School and Louise A. Spencer Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07108?
6 public middle schools are located in 07108.
What is the racial composition of students in 07108?
07108 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

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