For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,534 students in the neighborhood of University Heights, Newark, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in University Heights are Science Park High School, Philip's Academy Charter School and Marion P. Thomas Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of University Heights, Newark, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of University Heights, Newark, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Science Park High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
260 Norfolk Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-8689
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-8689
Grades: 7-12
| 970 students
Rank: #22.
Philip's Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 624-0644
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 624-0644
Grades: PK-8
| 673 students
Rank: #33.
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 Sussex Ave
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 621-0060
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 621-0060
Grades: PK-12
| 1,393 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of University Heights, Newark, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of University Heights, Newark, NJ include Science Park High School, Philip's Academy Charter School and Marion P. Thomas Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of University Heights, Newark?
4 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of University Heights, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of University Heights, Newark?
the neighborhood of University Heights, Newark public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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