For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 11,601 students in 07202, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in 07202, NJ are William F. Halloran School No.22, Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy and J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07202 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07202, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07202, NJ Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William F. Halloran School No.22
(Math: 59% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
612 Pulaski Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-4860
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-4860
Gr: 2-8 | 1,145 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
(Math: 41% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 Morrell Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5870
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5870
Gr: 9-12 | 1,291 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
447 Richmond Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6500
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
237 South Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5023
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5023
Gr: 9-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1014 South Elmora Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5970
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5970
Gr: PK-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Abraham Lincoln School No. 14
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Grove Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5828
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5828
Gr: K-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Christopher Columbus School No. 15
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
511 Third Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5730
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5730
Gr: K-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Woodrow Wilson School No. 19
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
529 Edgar Rd
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6200
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Second Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6230
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6230
Gr: K-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 Bayway Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6270
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6270
Gr: PK-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 Summer St
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6800
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
641 South Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6600
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,291 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
123 Pearl St
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6565
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6565
Gr: 9-12 | 1,404 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 South Elmora Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6380
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6380
Gr: PK | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
07202, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 South Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6340
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6340
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07202, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07202, NJ include William F. Halloran School No.22, Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy and J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy.
How many public schools are located in 07202?
14 public schools are located in 07202.
What is the racial composition of students in 07202?
07202 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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