Essex County schools ranked by test score
Latest NJSLA year (2024-25). 5 schools in Essex County, New Jersey with reported Science scores. New Jersey state average: 26.8%.
| Rank | School | Level | Science | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Star Academy Charter School NEWARK · North Star Academy Charter School | Combined | 22.7% | -4.1pp |
| 2 | Great Oaks Legacy Charter School Newark · Great Oaks Legacy Charter School | Combined | 10.8% | -16.0pp |
| 3 | TEAM Academy Charter School NEWARK · TEAM Academy Charter School | Combined | 10.5% | -16.3pp |
| 4 | People's Achieve Community Charter School Newark · People's Achieve Community Charter School | Combined | 7.6% | -19.2pp |
| 5 | Marion P. Thomas Charter School NEWARK · Marion P. Thomas Charter School | Combined | 3.2% | -23.6pp |
About this ranking
Schools are ranked by the percentage of students who scored at or above the NJSLA % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations threshold on the latest available NJSLA Science test (school year 2024-25). Only public schools in Essex County, New Jersey with a reasonable cohort size are shown. A higher percentage is better.
The comparison column shows the gap to the New Jersey statewide enrollment-weighted average. To compare against neighboring counties, use the full New Jersey ranking.