Best Public Elementary Schools in 07106 (Newark, NJ) (2025-26)

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Best 07106 New Jersey Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,450 students in 07106, NJ.

The top ranked public elementary schools in 07106, NJ are Mt Vernon Place School, Ivy Hill Elementary School and Fourteenth Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 07106 have an score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 24% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07106, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.

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 07106, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

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Rank: #11.

Mt Vernon Place School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
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142 Mount Vernon Pl
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2090

Gr: PK-8 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #22.

Ivy Hill Elementary School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
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107 Ivy Street
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 351-2121

Gr: PK-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #33.

Fourteenth Avenue School

Special Education School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
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26 Speedway Ave
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 733-6940

Gr: PK-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #44.

Speedway Avenue School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
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701 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2740

Gr: PK-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Rank: #55.

Lincoln Elementary School

(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
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87 Richelieu Ter
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2290

Gr: PK-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

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Alexander Street School (Closed 2015)

43 Alexander St
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2390

Gr: 1-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Boylan Early Childhood Center (Closed 2015)

15 Boylan St
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2490

Gr: PK-K | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Early Childhood School - West (Closed 2023)

26 Speedway Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 733-6234

Gr: PK | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Lady Liberty Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)

Charter School

746 Sanford Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 623-9005

Gr: K-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Vailsburg Middle School (Closed 2010)

107 Ivy Street
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-3295

Gr: 7-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07106, NJ?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 07106, NJ include Mt Vernon Place School, Ivy Hill Elementary School and Fourteenth Avenue School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 07106?

5 public elementary schools are located in 07106.

What is the racial composition of students in 07106?

07106 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).