For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 593 students in the neighborhood of South Broad Street, Newark, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in South Broad Street are Link Community Charter School and Malcolm X Shabazz High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Broad Street, Newark, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Broad Street, Newark, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Link Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23 Pennsyvania Ave
Newark, NJ 07114
(973) 642-0529
Newark, NJ 07114
(973) 642-0529
Grades: K-8
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Malcolm X Shabazz High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
80 Johnson Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6974
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6974
Grades: 9-12
| 354 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Broad Street, Newark, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Broad Street, Newark, NJ include Link Community Charter School and Malcolm X Shabazz High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Broad Street, Newark?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Broad Street, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Broad Street, Newark?
the neighborhood of South Broad Street, Newark public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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