For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 543 students in the neighborhood of Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary school in Lower Vailsburg is Speedway Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (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 Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Speedway Avenue School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2740
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2740
Grades: PK-8
| 555 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ include Speedway Avenue School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower Vailsburg, Newark?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower Vailsburg, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lower Vailsburg, Newark?
the neighborhood of Lower Vailsburg, 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).
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