For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 494 students in the neighborhood of Lower Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ.
The top ranked public school in Lower Clinton Hill is Belmont Runyon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lower Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Lower Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belmont Runyon Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Belmont Runyon Way
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6920
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6920
Grades: PK-8
| 562 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lower Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lower Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ include Belmont Runyon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower Clinton Hill, Newark?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower Clinton Hill, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lower Clinton Hill, Newark?
the neighborhood of Lower Clinton Hill, Newark public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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