Newark Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 67 public schools serving 40,220 students in Newark Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Newark Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Newark Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 78% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.72
# American Indian Students
175 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
305 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
23,282 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
34%
# Black Students
13,653 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
34%
15%
# White Students
2,554 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
6%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
98 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
148 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4,069
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
2,809
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,720
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,758
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,639
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,679
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,705
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,779
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,726
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,840
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,955
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,011
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,884
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,639
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
7
224
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,709 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,859 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Newark Public School District?
Newark Public School District manages 67 public schools serving 40,220 students.
What is the rank of Newark Public School District?
Newark Public School District is ranked #583 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newark Public School District?
58% of Newark Public School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newark Public School District?
Newark Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Newark Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,859 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 67 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 40,220 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Btm 50% in NJ)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
