For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,861 students in the neighborhood of Forest Hill, Newark, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in Forest Hill are Robert Treat Academy Charter School, Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School and Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Forest Hill, Newark, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Forest Hill, Newark, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert Treat Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
443 Clifton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-8811
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-8811
Grades: K-8
| 701 students
Rank: #22.
Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 Woodside Ave
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 481-9001
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 481-9001
Grades: K-8
| 580 students
Rank: #33.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 Manchester Place
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5210
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5210
Grades: PK-8
| 780 students
Rank: #44.
Ridge Street School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
735 Ridge St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5210
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5210
Grades: PK-8
| 597 students
Rank: #55.
Newark School Of Fashion & Design
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
239 Woodside Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 327-4466
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 327-4466
Grades: 9-11
| 214 students
Rank: n/an/a
228 Ridge Street
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 733-6234
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 733-6234
Grades: PK
| 1,076 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Forest Hill, Newark, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Forest Hill, Newark, NJ include Robert Treat Academy Charter School, Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School and Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Forest Hill, Newark?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Forest Hill, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Forest Hill, Newark?
the neighborhood of Forest Hill, Newark public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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