For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 770 students in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary school in Fairmount is Thirteenth Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thirteenth Avenue School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
359 Thirteenth Ave
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7045
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7045
Grades: PK-8
| 588 students
Rank: n/an/a
John F. Kennedy School
Special Education School
311 S Tenth St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6788
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6788
Grades: PK-12
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark, NJ include Thirteenth Avenue School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark?
the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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