For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,883 students in the neighborhood of Weequahic, Newark, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Weequahic are Peshine Avenue School, Chancellor Avenue School and George Washington Carver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Weequahic, Newark, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Weequahic, Newark, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peshine Avenue School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
433 Peshine Avenue
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 733-7004
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 733-7004
Grades: PK-8
| 552 students
Rank: #22.
Chancellor Avenue School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
321 Chancellor Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3870
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3870
Grades: PK-8
| 614 students
Rank: #33.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
333 Clinton Pl
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3800
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3800
Grades: PK-8
| 561 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bruce Street School
Special Education School
333 Clinton Pl
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3951
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3951
Grades: PK-8
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nj Regional Day School - Newark
Special Education School
334 Lyons Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3820
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3820
Grades: K-12
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Weequahic, Newark, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Weequahic, Newark, NJ include Peshine Avenue School, Chancellor Avenue School and George Washington Carver Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Weequahic, Newark?
6 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Weequahic, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Weequahic, Newark?
the neighborhood of Weequahic, 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
What is Project-Based Learning?
Project-based learning has been highly touted by some educators as a viable option to traditional learning models. We’ll take a look at what project-based learning is and why it is getting so much attention today.
What is an Online High School
Find information about Online High Schools - what they are and how they work.
“Smart Snacks” Standards Coming to School Vending Machines Nationwide
We explore new federal regulations that will ban junk food from public schools. This means no more sweets and soda in cafeteria lines, vending machines and snacks sold in other locations around the schools.