For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,442 students in 07106, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07106, NJ are Mt Vernon Place School, Ivy Hill Elementary School and Fourteenth Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07106 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07106, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07106, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Vernon Place School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
142 Mount Vernon Pl
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2090
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2090
Gr: PK-8 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Ivy Hill Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
107 Ivy Street
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 351-2121
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 351-2121
Gr: PK-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Fourteenth Avenue School
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26 Speedway Ave
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 733-6940
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 733-6940
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Speedway Avenue School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2740
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2740
Gr: PK-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
87 Richelieu Ter
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2290
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2290
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 07106, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07106, NJ include Mt Vernon Place School, Ivy Hill Elementary School and Fourteenth Avenue School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07106?
5 public middle schools are located in 07106.
What is the racial composition of students in 07106?
07106 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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