For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,216 students in the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Springfield And Belmont are Louise A. Spencer Elementary School, New Horizons Community Charter School and Grover Cleveland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
66 Muhammad Ali Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6931
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6931
Gr: PK-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
New Horizons Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
45 59 Hayes Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 848-0400
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 848-0400
Gr: K-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
388 Bergen St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6944
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6944
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Quitman Street School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21 Quitman St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6947
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6947
Gr: PK-8 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
150 Newton Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-8675
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-8675
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark, NJ include Louise A. Spencer Elementary School, New Horizons Community Charter School and Grover Cleveland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark?
5 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark?
the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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