Essex County schools ranked by test score
Latest NJSLA year (2024-25). 213 schools in Essex County, New Jersey with reported English Language Arts scores. New Jersey state average: 53.1%.
| Rank | School | Level | English Language Arts | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence EAST ORANGE · East Orange School District | Elementary | 17.3% | -35.8pp |
| 202 | American History High School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | High | 16.3% | -36.8pp |
| 203 | Madison Avenue IRVINGTON · Irvington Public School District | Elementary | 15.9% | -37.2pp |
| 204 | Irvington High School IRVINGTON · Irvington Public School District | High | 15.7% | -37.4pp |
| 205 | East Orange Campus High School EAST ORANGE · East Orange School District | High | 14.1% | -39.0pp |
| 206 | George Washington Carver Elementary School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 14.1% | -39.0pp |
| 207 | Rafael Hernandez School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | Elementary | 13.3% | -39.8pp |
| 208 | Patrick F. Healy Middle School EAST ORANGE · East Orange School District | Middle | 12.8% | -40.3pp |
| 209 | Central High School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | High | 11.6% | -41.5pp |
| 210 | John L. Costley Middle School EAST ORANGE · East Orange School District | Middle | 11.4% | -41.7pp |
| 211 | Weequahic High School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | High | 7.3% | -45.8pp |
| 212 | West Side High School Newark · Newark Public School District | High | 6.7% | -46.4pp |
| 213 | Barringer High School NEWARK · Newark Public School District | High | 5.4% | -47.7pp |
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 English Language Arts 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.