For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,631 students in the neighborhood of Upper Vailsburg, Newark, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in Upper Vailsburg are Mt Vernon Place School, Ivy Hill Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Upper Vailsburg, Newark, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Upper Vailsburg, Newark, NJ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Vernon Place School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
142 Mount Vernon Pl
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2090
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2090
Gr: PK-8 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Ivy Hill Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
107 Ivy Street
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 351-2121
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 351-2121
Gr: PK-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
87 Richelieu Ter
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2290
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 374-2290
Gr: PK-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Upper Vailsburg, Newark, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Upper Vailsburg, Newark, NJ include Mt Vernon Place School, Ivy Hill Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper Vailsburg, Newark?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper Vailsburg, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Upper Vailsburg, Newark?
the neighborhood of Upper Vailsburg, Newark public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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