Essex County schools ranked by test score
Latest NJSLA year (2024-25). 117 schools in Essex County, New Jersey with reported Science scores. New Jersey state average: 26.8%.
| Rank | School | Level | Science | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | East Ward Elementary School Newark · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 3.8% | -23.0pp |
| 102 | Peshine Avenue School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 3.7% | -23.1pp |
| 103 | Avon Avenue School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 3.6% | -23.2pp |
| 104 | Quitman Street School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 3.5% | -23.3pp |
| 105 | Roberto Clemente Elementary School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 3.5% | -23.3pp |
| 106 | Sussex Avenue School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 3.5% | -23.3pp |
| 107 | Louise A. Spencer Elementary School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 3.4% | -23.4pp |
| 108 | Rafael Hernandez School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 3.2% | -23.6pp |
| 109 | Dr. E. Alma Flagg School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 3.1% | -23.7pp |
| 110 | Grover Cleveland Elementary School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 2.9% | -23.9pp |
| 111 | Grove Street Elementary School IRVINGTON · Irvington Public School District | Elementary | 2.8% | -24.0pp |
| 112 | Hawkins Street School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 2.5% | -24.3pp |
| 113 | Florence Avenue Elementary School IRVINGTON · Irvington Public School District | Elementary | 2.4% | -24.4pp |
| 114 | George Washington Carver Elementary School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 1.9% | -24.9pp |
| 115 | Camden Street Elementary School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 1.8% | -25.0pp |
| 116 | South Street Elementary School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 1.8% | -25.0pp |
| 117 | Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 1.2% | -25.6pp |
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.