For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,720 students in the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in Springfield And Belmont are Arts High School, Newark Evening Educational Center and American History High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arts High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 M L King Blvd
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-7391
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-7391
Grades: 9-12
| 598 students
Rank: #22.
Newark Evening Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Newton St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 424-4391
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 424-4391
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
American History High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
74 Montgomery St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7333
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7333
Grades: 9-12
| 361 students
Rank: #44.
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
66 Muhammad Ali Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6931
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6931
Grades: PK-8
| 835 students
Rank: #55.
New Horizons Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
45 59 Hayes Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 848-0400
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 848-0400
Grades: K-8
| 337 students
Rank: #66.
Central High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 18th Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6378
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6378
Grades: 9-12
| 826 students
Rank: #77.
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
388 Bergen St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6944
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6944
Grades: PK-8
| 318 students
Rank: #88.
Quitman Street School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21 Quitman St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6947
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6947
Grades: PK-8
| 738 students
Rank: #99.
Newark Vocational High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 West Kinney St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7308
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7308
Grades: 9-12
| 592 students
Rank: n/an/a
70 Montgomery Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6234
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6234
Grades: PK
| 119 students
Rank: n/an/a
150 Newton Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-8675
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-8675
Grades: PK-4
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark, NJ include Arts High School, Newark Evening Educational Center and American History High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark?
11 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark?
the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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