For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,542 students in the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in Springfield And Belmont are Arts High School, American History High School and Louise A. Spencer Elementary 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 38%), 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Springfield And Belmont, Newark, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arts High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 M L King Blvd
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-7391
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-7391
Gr: 9-12 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
American History High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
74 Montgomery St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7333
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7333
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
66 Muhammad Ali Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6931
Newark, NJ 07108
(973) 733-6931
Gr: PK-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
New Horizons Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
45 59 Hayes Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 848-0400
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 848-0400
Gr: K-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #55.
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
388 Bergen St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6944
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6944
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #66.
Quitman Street School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21 Quitman St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6947
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6947
Gr: PK-8 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Central High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 18th Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6378
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6378
Gr: 9-12 | 1,051 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
150 Newton Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-8675
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-8675
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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, American History High School and Louise A. Spencer Elementary 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
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