Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Newark (2025)
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 68 schools in Newark, New Jersey. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Jersey.
- 143Newark Vocational High SchoolNewark · Public HighStudents per teacher: 10.0
- 243Michelle Obama Elementary SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.0
- 325American History High SchoolNewark · Public HighStudents per teacher: 11.0
- 416Eagle Academy for Young Men of NewarkNewark · Public HighStudents per teacher: 11.1
- 530Harriet Tubman Elementary SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.5
- 626Newark Educators Community Charter SchoolNewark · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.8
- 722University High SchoolNewark · Public HighStudents per teacher: 11.8
- 832Roseville Community Charter SchoolNewark · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.9
- 921New Horizons Community Charter SchoolNewark · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.9
- 1034Arts High SchoolNewark · Public HighStudents per teacher: 12.0
- 1133Ivy Hill Elementary SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.2
- 1238Newark School of Global StudiesNewark · Public HighStudents per teacher: 12.6
- 1317West Side High SchoolNewark · Public HighStudents per teacher: 12.6
- 1450Bard Early College High SchoolNewark · Public HighStudents per teacher: 12.7
- 1522South 17th Street SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.7
- 1620Louise A. Spencer Elementary SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.7
- 1751Park Elementary SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.9
- 1825Avon Avenue SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.1
- 1923Speedway Avenue SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.1
- 2039Ridge Street SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.2
- 2126Franklin Elementary SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.2
- 2252Oliver Street SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.4
- 2321Peshine Avenue SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.5
- 2418Chancellor Avenue SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.5
- 2517Central High SchoolNewark · Public HighStudents per teacher: 13.6
- 2636Newark Sch of Data Science and Information TechnologyNewark · Public HighStudents per teacher: 13.8
- 2719Dr. E. Alma Flagg SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.9
- 2818Luis Munoz Marin Elementary SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.9
- 2923Hawkins Street SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.0
- 3018Belmont Runyon Elementary SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.1
- 3161Maria Varisco Rogers Charter SchoolNewark · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.3
- 3253First Avenue SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.3
- 3368Science Park High SchoolNewark · Public HighStudents per teacher: 14.4
- 3415Dr. William H. Horton Elementary SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.4
- 3530Newark School of Fashion & DesignNewark · Public HighStudents per teacher: 14.5
- 3621Lincoln Elementary SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.5
- 3718Grover Cleveland Elementary SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.6
- 3822Elliott Street Elementary SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.7
- 3923South Street Elementary SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.2
- 4016East Side High SchoolNewark · Public HighStudents per teacher: 15.3
- 4166Technology High SchoolNewark · Public HighStudents per teacher: 15.4
- 4243Link Community Charter SchoolNewark · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.6
- 4333Abington Avenue SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.6
- 4429Sussex Avenue SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.6
- 4525Camden Street Elementary SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.6
- 4622Hawthorne Avenue SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.9
- 4721Thirteenth Avenue SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.0
- 4819George Washington Carver Elementary SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.0
- 4937Sir Isaac Newton Elementary SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.1
- 5045Ann Street SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.2
- 5137Lafayette Street SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.2
- 5234Wilson Avenue SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.2
- 5315Rafael Hernandez SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.2
- 5416Quitman Street SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.4
- 5514Weequahic High SchoolNewark · Public HighStudents per teacher: 16.4
- 5639Mt Vernon Place SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.5
- 5730Roberto Clemente Elementary SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.9
- 5830Salome Urena Elementary SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.2
- 5916Barringer High SchoolNewark · Public HighStudents per teacher: 17.2
- 6017McKinley Elementary SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.3
- 6121East Ward Elementary SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.4
- 6265Robert Treat Academy Charter SchoolNewark · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.0
- 6368The Gray Charter SchoolNewark · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.8
- 6422Ironbound Academy Elementary SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 20.3
- 6511Malcolm X Shabazz High SchoolNewark · Public HighStudents per teacher: 21.2
- 6619Nelson Mandela Elementary SchoolNewark · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 21.3
- 6739Philip's Academy Charter SchoolNewark · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 25.2
- 6810LEAD Charter SchoolNewark · Charter HighStudents per teacher: 66.6
| # | School | Sector | Students per teacher | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newark Vocational High School Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 10.0 | 43.2 Lower 50% | 86.6% Free/reduced-price lunch | 591 |
| 2 | Michelle Obama Elementary School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 11.0 | 42.5 Lower 50% | 85.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 198 |
| 3 | American History High School Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 11.0 | 25.2 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 386 |
| 4 | Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 11.1 | 16.0 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 155 |
| 5 | Harriet Tubman Elementary School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 11.5 | 30.0 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 298 |
| 6 | Newark Educators Community Charter School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Charter | 11.8 | 25.9 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 142 |
| 7 | University High School Newark · High · Grades 8–12 | Public | 11.8 | 21.7 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 426 |
| 8 | Roseville Community Charter School Newark · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Charter | 11.9 | 32.1 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 285 |
| 9 | New Horizons Community Charter School Newark · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 11.9 | 21.2 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 370 |
| 10 | Arts High School Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 12.0 | 33.6 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 611 |
| 11 | Ivy Hill Elementary School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 12.2 | 32.7 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 488 |
| 12 | Newark School of Global Studies Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 12.6 | 37.9 Lower 50% | 83.6% Free/reduced-price lunch | 377 |
| 13 | West Side High School Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 12.6 | 17.4 Lower 50% | 4% Math proficiency | 541 |
| 14 | Bard Early College High School Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 12.7 | 49.5 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 395 |
| 15 | South 17th Street School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 12.7 | 22.1 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 368 |
| 16 | Louise A. Spencer Elementary School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 12.7 | 19.9 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 774 |
| 17 | Park Elementary School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 12.9 | 51.3 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 747 |
| 18 | Avon Avenue School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 13.1 | 24.9 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 485 |
| 19 | Speedway Avenue School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 13.1 | 23.2 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 525 |
| 20 | Ridge Street School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 13.2 | 39.0 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 593 |
| 21 | Franklin Elementary School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 13.2 | 26.3 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 725 |
| 22 | Oliver Street School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 13.4 | 51.5 Top 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 1,034 |
| 23 | Peshine Avenue School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 13.5 | 20.9 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 635 |
| 24 | Chancellor Avenue School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 13.5 | 18.2 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 607 |
| 25 | Central High School Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 13.6 | 16.9 Lower 50% | 2% Math proficiency | 1,051 |
| 26 | Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 13.8 | 36.2 Lower 50% | 79.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 414 |
| 27 | Dr. E. Alma Flagg School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 13.9 | 19.0 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 570 |
| 28 | Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 13.9 | 17.7 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 818 |
| 29 | Hawkins Street School Newark · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 14.0 | 22.9 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 660 |
| 30 | Belmont Runyon Elementary School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 14.1 | 18.1 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 508 |
| 31 | Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School Newark · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 14.3 | 61.4 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 572 |
| 32 | First Avenue School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 14.3 | 53.0 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 1,084 |
| 33 | Science Park High School Newark · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 14.4 | 68.4 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 964 |
| 34 | Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 14.4 | 15.0 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 690 |
| 35 | Newark School of Fashion & Design Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 14.5 | 29.8 Lower 50% | 88% Free/reduced-price lunch | 275 |
| 36 | Lincoln Elementary School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 14.5 | 21.1 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 420 |
| 37 | Grover Cleveland Elementary School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 14.6 | 18.3 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 321 |
| 38 | Elliott Street Elementary School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 14.7 | 21.9 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 880 |
| 39 | South Street Elementary School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 15.2 | 23.2 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 866 |
| 40 | East Side High School Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 15.3 | 16.1 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 2,046 |
| 41 | Technology High School Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 15.4 | 66.4 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 662 |
| 42 | Link Community Charter School Newark · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 15.6 | 43.3 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 343 |
| 43 | Abington Avenue School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 15.6 | 32.6 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 842 |
| 44 | Sussex Avenue School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 15.6 | 28.9 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 545 |
| 45 | Camden Street Elementary School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 15.6 | 25.3 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 685 |
| 46 | Hawthorne Avenue School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 15.9 | 21.8 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 444 |
| 47 | Thirteenth Avenue School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 16.0 | 20.6 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 833 |
| 48 | George Washington Carver Elementary School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 16.0 | 19.4 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 736 |
| 49 | Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.1 | 36.7 Lower 50% | 73.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 225 |
| 50 | Ann Street School Newark · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 16.2 | 45.3 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 1,294 |
| 51 | Lafayette Street School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 16.2 | 36.9 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 1,213 |
| 52 | Wilson Avenue School Newark · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 16.2 | 34.3 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 1,006 |
| 53 | Rafael Hernandez School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 16.2 | 15.0 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 713 |
| 54 | Quitman Street School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 16.4 | 16.0 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 706 |
| 55 | Weequahic High School Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 16.4 | 14.2 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 592 |
| 56 | Mt Vernon Place School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 16.5 | 39.4 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 905 |
| 57 | Roberto Clemente Elementary School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 16.9 | 30.3 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 742 |
| 58 | Salome Urena Elementary School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 17.2 | 29.9 Lower 50% | 44.5% Math proficiency | 516 |
| 59 | Barringer High School Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.2 | 16.0 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 1,894 |
| 60 | McKinley Elementary School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 17.3 | 16.9 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 917 |
| 61 | East Ward Elementary School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–7 | Public | 17.4 | 21.4 Lower 50% | 88.8% Free/reduced-price lunch | 854 |
| 62 | Robert Treat Academy Charter School Newark · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 19.0 | 65.1 Top 50% | 73% Math proficiency | 702 |
| 63 | The Gray Charter School Newark · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 19.8 | 67.7 Top 50% | 77% Math proficiency | 317 |
| 64 | Ironbound Academy Elementary School Newark · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 20.3 | 22.1 Lower 50% | 80.9% Free/reduced-price lunch | 325 |
| 65 | Malcolm X Shabazz High School Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 21.2 | 11.0 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 531 |
| 66 | Nelson Mandela Elementary School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 21.3 | 19.4 Lower 50% | 87.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 256 |
| 67 | Philip's Academy Charter School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 25.2 | 39.4 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 730 |
| 68 | LEAD Charter School Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 66.6 | 9.9 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 333 |
Newark Vocational High School in Newark leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Newark with Students per teacher 10.0. Of the 68 schools shown, 59 are public, 9 are charter.
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What is the best ratio school in Newark?
Newark Vocational High School in Newark, New Jersey ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Newark with Students per teacher 10.0 (Enrollment: 591).
How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Newark ranked?
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
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No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.