For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,205 students in the neighborhood of Lower Roseville, Newark, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in Lower Roseville are Roseville Community Charter School, Sussex Avenue School and Dr. E. Alma Flagg School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lower Roseville, Newark, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (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 Lower Roseville, Newark, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roseville Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 Orange Street
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 483-4400
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 483-4400
Grades: K-4
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
Sussex Avenue School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
307 Sussex Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5200
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5200
Grades: PK-8
| 553 students
Rank: #33.
Dr. E. Alma Flagg School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Third St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5190
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5190
Grades: PK-8
| 545 students
Rank: n/an/a
Essex Rch
Alternative School
461 463 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 648-7078
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 648-7078
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lower Roseville, Newark, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lower Roseville, Newark, NJ include Roseville Community Charter School, Sussex Avenue School and Dr. E. Alma Flagg School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower Roseville, Newark?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower Roseville, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lower Roseville, Newark?
the neighborhood of Lower Roseville, 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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