For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,723 students in 07108, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07108, NJ are Wilson Avenue School, Louise A. Spencer Elementary School and Avon Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07108 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07108, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07108, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilson Avenue School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19 Wilson Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 465-4910
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 465-4910
Grades: K-8
| 1,033 students
Rank: #22.
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
66 Muhammad Ali Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6931
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6931
Grades: PK-8
| 835 students
Rank: #33.
Avon Avenue School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
219 Avon Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6750
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6750
Grades: PK-8
| 513 students
Rank: #44.
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
Rank: n/an/a
People's Achieve Community Charter School
Charter School
534 Clinton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 556-7070
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 556-7070
Grades: K-12
| 780 students
07108, New Jersey 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Achieve Community Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
534 Clinton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(862) 240-4887
Newark, NJ 07108
(862) 240-4887
Grades: K-8
| 450 students
534 Clinton Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6970
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6970
Grades: PK
| 67 students
229 18th Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6824
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6824
Grades: PK-8
| 218 students
823 S 16th St
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 374-2890
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 374-2890
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
66 Muhammad Ali Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6815
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6815
Grades: PK-8
| 499 students
Newark Innovation Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
190 Muhammad Ali Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-8326
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-8326
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Newark Legacy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
823 S. 16th Street
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 374-7000
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 374-7000
Grades: PK-6
| 642 students
695 Bergen St
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6844
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6844
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07108, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07108, NJ include Wilson Avenue School, Louise A. Spencer Elementary School and Avon Avenue School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07108?
5 public elementary schools are located in 07108.
What is the racial composition of students in 07108?
07108 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% 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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