Wilson Avenue School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newark, New Jersey 07108 · Newark Public School District
#1274 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#35753 of 50,301 nationally
About Wilson Avenue School
Wilson Avenue School is a public elementary school located in Newark, in the Newark Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,006 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1274th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (43th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,006.
There are 75 schools in Newark; Wilson Avenue School ranks 23rd of 70 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)39%
- Reading proficiency (30%)45%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)85.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Wilson Avenue School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wilson Avenue School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ann Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,294 students · 517 m away
East Side High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,046 students · 563 m away
Ironbound Academy Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–6
325 students · 643 m away
Lafayette Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,213 students · 818 m away
East Ward Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
854 students · 1.2 km away
Hawkins Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–8
660 students · 1.2 km away
Oliver Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,034 students · 1.3 km away
The Gray Charter School
Newark · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
317 students · 1.3 km away
South Street Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
866 students · 1.5 km away
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Newark · Charter other · Grades PK–12
2,169 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,005 students
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1,001 students
Haledon Public School
Haledon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
996 students
Robert Waters Elementary School
Union City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
983 students
Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School
Egg Harbor Township · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
980 students
Oliver Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,034 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wilson Avenue School a good school?
Wilson Avenue School has a Success Index (US) of 34.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1274 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Wilson Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Wilson Avenue School ranks #1274 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #35753 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wilson Avenue School?
Wilson Avenue School had 1,006 students in 2025.
Is Wilson Avenue School a elementary school or a high school?
Wilson Avenue School is classified as a elementary school covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wilson Avenue School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wilson Avenue School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.