Edward T. Bowser, Sr. School of Excellence
EAST ORANGE, NJ · East Orange School District · Grades PK-5
1,237th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 7%· Stable
Edward T. Bowser, Sr. School of Excellence ranking
SchoolRow ranks Edward T. Bowser, Sr. School of Excellence 1,237th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 7% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2019 to 7th in 2025.
Edward T. Bowser, Sr. School of Excellence test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 240 students tested
Edward T. Bowser, Sr. School of Excellence students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 528 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 74.3% | 47.9% | ▼ 26.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.3% | 43.4% | ▲ 23.1 pts | |
| White | 0.6% | 6.4% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.9 pts |
Homes near Edward T. Bowser, Sr. School of Excellence
Typical home value $493K in zip 07017 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
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Elementary schools near Edward T. Bowser, Sr. School of Excellence
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5J. Garfield Jackson Sr. AcademyEast Orange School District · 0.2 mi away762nd of 1,324
ELA 51% · Math 39% - –Althea Gibson AcademyEast Orange School District · 0.4 mi away
- –Wahlstrom Early Childhood AcademyEast Orange School District · 0.4 mi away
- 3East Orange Community Charter SchoolEast Orange Community Charter School · 0.6 mi away · charter1,023rd of 1,324
ELA 37% · Math 27% - 2Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary SchoolEast Orange School District · 0.6 mi away1,132nd of 1,324
ELA 35% · Math 17% - 4Shelia Y. Oliver AcademyEast Orange School District · 0.6 mi away905th of 1,324
ELA 49% · Math 29% - 3Whitney E. Houston AcademyEast Orange School District · 0.7 mi away977th of 1,324
ELA 44% · Math 26% - 2Park Avenue Elementary SchoolOrange Board Of Education School District · 0.8 mi away1,166th of 1,324
ELA 27% · Math 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Edward T. Bowser, Sr. School of Excellence in?
Edward T. Bowser, Sr. School of Excellence is part of the East Orange School District district in EAST ORANGE, New Jersey.
Is Edward T. Bowser, Sr. School of Excellence a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Edward T. Bowser, Sr. School of Excellence 1,237th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Edward T. Bowser, Sr. School of Excellence?
Black 48%, Hispanic 43%, White 6%, Two or more races 2% (528 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Edward T. Bowser, Sr. School of Excellence cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07017 is $493K 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.