Essex County schools ranked by test score
Latest NJSLA year (2024-25). 187 schools in Essex County, New Jersey with reported Science scores. New Jersey state average: 26.8%.
| Rank | School | Level | Science | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation ORANGE · ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District | Middle | 4.9% | -21.9pp |
| 152 | Ridge Street School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 4.9% | -21.9pp |
| 153 | McKinley Elementary School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 4.8% | -22.0pp |
| 154 | Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark Newark · Newark Public School District | High | 4.7% | -22.1pp |
| 155 | Hawthorne Avenue School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 4.7% | -22.1pp |
| 156 | Thirteenth Avenue School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 4.2% | -22.6pp |
| 157 | Weequahic High School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | High | 4.0% | -22.8pp |
| 158 | Harriet Tubman Elementary School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 3.9% | -22.9pp |
| 159 | East Ward Elementary School Newark · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 3.8% | -23.0pp |
| 160 | West Side High School Newark · Newark Public School District | High | 3.8% | -23.0pp |
| 161 | Peshine Avenue School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 3.7% | -23.1pp |
| 162 | Avon Avenue School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 3.6% | -23.2pp |
| 163 | Quitman Street School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 3.5% | -23.3pp |
| 164 | Roberto Clemente Elementary School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 3.5% | -23.3pp |
| 165 | Sussex Avenue School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 3.5% | -23.3pp |
| 166 | Louise A. Spencer Elementary School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 3.4% | -23.4pp |
| 167 | East Orange Campus High School EAST ORANGE · East Orange School District | High | 3.3% | -23.5pp |
| 168 | Union Avenue Middle School IRVINGTON · Irvington Public School District | Middle | 3.3% | -23.5pp |
| 169 | Marion P. Thomas Charter School NEWARK · Marion P. Thomas Charter School | Combined | 3.2% | -23.6pp |
| 170 | Rafael Hernandez School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 3.2% | -23.6pp |
| 171 | Dr. E. Alma Flagg School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 3.1% | -23.7pp |
| 172 | Grover Cleveland Elementary School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 2.9% | -23.9pp |
| 173 | Grove Street Elementary School IRVINGTON · Irvington Public School District | Elementary | 2.8% | -24.0pp |
| 174 | Malcolm X Shabazz High School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | High | 2.7% | -24.1pp |
| 175 | American History High School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | High | 2.6% | -24.2pp |
| 176 | Barringer High School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | High | 2.6% | -24.2pp |
| 177 | Hawkins Street School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 2.5% | -24.3pp |
| 178 | Florence Avenue Elementary School IRVINGTON · Irvington Public School District | Elementary | 2.4% | -24.4pp |
| 179 | Newark School of Global Studies Newark · Newark Public School District | High | 2.4% | -24.4pp |
| 180 | Newark School of Fashion & Design Newark · Newark Public School District | High | 2.0% | -24.8pp |
| 181 | George Washington Carver Elementary School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 1.9% | -24.9pp |
| 182 | Camden Street Elementary School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 1.8% | -25.0pp |
| 183 | South Street Elementary School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 1.8% | -25.0pp |
| 184 | Patrick F. Healy Middle School EAST ORANGE · East Orange School District | Middle | 1.3% | -25.5pp |
| 185 | University Middle School IRVINGTON · Irvington Public School District | Middle | 1.3% | -25.5pp |
| 186 | Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 1.2% | -25.6pp |
| 187 | John L. Costley Middle School EAST ORANGE · East Orange School District | Middle | 0.9% | -25.9pp |
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.