For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 900 students in the neighborhood of South Ironbound, Newark, NJ.
The top-ranked public school in South Ironbound is South Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Ironbound, Newark, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Ironbound, Newark, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Street Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
44-48 Hermon Street
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4880
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 465-4880
Gr: PK-8 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Ironbound, Newark, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Ironbound, Newark, NJ include South Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Ironbound, Newark?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Ironbound, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Ironbound, Newark?
the neighborhood of South Ironbound, Newark public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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