For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 18,127 students in 07102, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07102, NJ are The Gray Charter School, North Star Academy Charter School and Discovery Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07102 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07102, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07102, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Gray Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Liberty Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 824-6661
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 824-6661
Gr: K-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
North Star Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Washington Place
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 642-0101
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 642-0101
Gr: K-12 | 6,714 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 Halsey St, 2nd Fl.
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 623-0222
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 623-0222
Gr: 4-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #44.
Newark Educators Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12 Fulton St
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 289-6117
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 289-6117
Gr: PK-4 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #55.
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
909 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(862) 256-0909
Newark, NJ 07102
(862) 256-0909
Gr: PK-12 | 2,169 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
Rank: #66.
Team Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Park Place, Suite 802
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 622-0905
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 622-0905
Gr: K-12 | 6,406 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #77.
Kipp Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 Clinton Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 622-0905
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 622-0905
Gr: K-12 | 2,280 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
07102, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
15 James St
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 297-1275
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 297-1275
Gr: K-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
28 Burnet St
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-7138
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-7138
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Greater Newark Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
72 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 242-3543
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 242-3543
Gr: 5-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
M.e.t.s. Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
211 Sherman Ave
Newark, NJ 07102
(201) 526-8500
Newark, NJ 07102
(201) 526-8500
Gr: 6-12
Merit Preparatory Charter School Of Newark (Closed 2018)
Charter School
909 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 642-4400
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 642-4400
Gr: 5-10 | 494 students
200 Washington St
Newark, NJ 07102
(917) 209-6815
Newark, NJ 07102
(917) 209-6815
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Newark Prep Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
570 Broad St.
Newark, NJ 07102
(862) 307-7010
Newark, NJ 07102
(862) 307-7010
Gr: 9-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Paulo Freire Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
28 Burnet Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-9393
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-9393
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Visions Academy Charter High School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
88-108 Shipman Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(201) 572-1985
Newark, NJ 07102
(201) 572-1985
Gr: 9-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 07102, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07102, NJ include The Gray Charter School, North Star Academy Charter School and Discovery Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07102?
7 public elementary schools are located in 07102.
What is the racial composition of students in 07102?
07102 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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