For the 2025-26 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 17% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
(Math: 13% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,156 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Madison Monroe School No. 16
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1091 North Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-5770
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-5770
Gr: PK-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Winfield Scott School No. 2
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Madison Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-6150
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-6150
Gr: PK-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Toussaint L'ouverture-marquis De Lafayette School No. 6
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1071 Julia St
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-5600
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-5600
Gr: PK-8 | 1,015 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
07201, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bie Drc Reentry (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
208 Commerce Place 2nd Floor
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 282-1001
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 282-1001
Gr: 6-12 | 6 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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