For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 636 students in the neighborhood of Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in Lower Vailsburg are Newark Sch Of Data Science And Information Technology and Speedway Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (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 Vailsburg, Newark, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newark Sch Of Data Science And Information Technology
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
746 Sanford Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 695-3748
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 695-3748
Grades: 9-11
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Speedway Avenue School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2740
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2740
Grades: PK-8
| 555 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ include Newark Sch Of Data Science And Information Technology and Speedway Avenue School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower Vailsburg, Newark?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower Vailsburg, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lower Vailsburg, Newark?
the neighborhood of Lower Vailsburg, 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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