For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,418 students in 07201, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 225 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 07201, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07201, NJ are Simon Youth Academy, Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy and Madison Monroe School No. 16. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07201 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07201, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07201, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Simon Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
651 Kapkowski Road
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 889-2900
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 889-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 Martin Luther King Jr Plaza
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-6767
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-6767
Grades: 9-12
| 1,156 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Monroe School No. 16
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1091 North Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-5770
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-5770
Grades: PK-8
| 615 students
Rank: #44.
Winfield Scott School No. 2
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Madison Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-6150
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-6150
Grades: PK-8
| 620 students
Rank: #55.
Toussaint L'ouverture-marquis De Lafayette School No. 6
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1071 Julia St
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-5600
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-5600
Grades: PK-8
| 1,015 students
07201, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bie Drc Reentry (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
208 Commerce Place 2nd Floor
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 282-1001
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 282-1001
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Elizabeth Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
208 Commerce St
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 965-2642
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 965-2642
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07201, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07201, NJ include Simon Youth Academy, Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy and Madison Monroe School No. 16.
How many public schools are located in 07201?
5 public schools are located in 07201.
What percentage of students in 07201 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 07201 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07201?
07201 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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