For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,273 students in the neighborhood of Seventh Avenue, Newark, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in Seventh Avenue are Newark School Of Global Studies, Mckinley Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Seventh Avenue, Newark, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Seventh Avenue, Newark, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newark School Of Global Studies
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24 Crane Street
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5112
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5112
Grades: 9-12
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Colonnade Pl
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5270
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5270
Grades: PK-8
| 777 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
42 Park Ave
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5250
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5250
Grades: PK-8
| 737 students
Rank: #44.
Barringer High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
90 Parker St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5125
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5125
Grades: 9-12
| 1,872 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Seventh Avenue, Newark, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Seventh Avenue, Newark, NJ include Newark School Of Global Studies, Mckinley Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Seventh Avenue, Newark?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Seventh Avenue, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Seventh Avenue, Newark?
the neighborhood of Seventh Avenue, Newark public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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