For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,007 students in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Fairmount are Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology and West Side High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
498-544 West Market St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 412-2203
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 412-2203
Gr: 9-12 | 1,230 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
West Side High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
403 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7019
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7019
Gr: 9-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
John F. Kennedy School
Special Education School
311 S Tenth St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6788
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6788
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark, NJ include Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology and West Side High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark?
the neighborhood of Fairmount, Newark public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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