Essex Junior Academy
Cedar Grove, NJ · Essex Regional Educational Services Commission
Special education school · Grades K-8 · Suburb, large
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
520 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973)239-0125NCES ID 348030006040Directory 2023–24
Not enough test data to rank this school.
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 21 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1997, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 100.0% | 71.4% | ▼ 28.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.0% | 28.6% | ▲ 28.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1997. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $773K in zip 07009 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Essex Junior Academy
- #148South End Elementary SchoolCedar Grove Township School District · 0.7 mi away148th of 1,324
ELA 75% · Math 76%Compare - #515Frederic N. Brown Elementary SchoolVerona Public School District · 1.1 mi away515th of 1,324
ELA 63% · Math 50%Compare - #401Laning Avenue SchoolVerona Public School District · 1.4 mi away401st of 1,324
ELA 64% · Math 59%Compare - #122North End Elementary SchoolCedar Grove Township School District · 1.5 mi away122nd of 1,324
ELA 73% · Math 81%Compare - #301Bradford Elementary SchoolMontclair Public School District · 1.5 mi away301st of 1,324
ELA 63% · Math 72%Compare - #299Edgemont Elementary SchoolMontclair Public School District · 1.6 mi away299th of 1,324
ELA 72% · Math 63%Compare - #66Brookdale Avenue SchoolVerona Public School District · 1.7 mi away66th of 1,324
ELA 81% · Math 81%Compare - –Little Falls Township Public School # 2Little Falls Township Public School District · 1.9 mi awayCompare
What school district is Essex Junior Academy in?
Essex Junior Academy is part of the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission district in Cedar Grove, New Jersey.
Is Essex Junior Academy a good school?
Essex Junior Academy does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of Essex Junior Academy?
Black 71%, Hispanic 29% (21 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Essex Junior Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07009 is $773K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.