Gordon Parks Academy
EAST ORANGE, NJ · East Orange School District · Grades PK-2
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
Gordon Parks Academy ranking
Not enough test data to rank this school.
Gordon Parks Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 295 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 90.2% | 74.2% | ▼ 16.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 22.4% | ▲ 19.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Gordon Parks Academy
Typical home value $493K in zip 07017 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Gordon Parks Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Mildred Barry Garvin ElementaryEast Orange School District · 0.1 mi away1,001st of 1,324
ELA 37% · Math 29% - 2Roseville Community Charter SchoolRoseville Community Charter School · 0.5 mi away · charter1,108th of 1,324
ELA 34% · Math 21% - 2Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary SchoolEast Orange School District · 0.6 mi away1,132nd of 1,324
ELA 35% · Math 17% - 4Dionne Warwick InstituteEast Orange School District · 0.6 mi away847th of 1,324
ELA 50% · Math 33% - 4Shelia Y. Oliver AcademyEast Orange School District · 0.6 mi away905th of 1,324
ELA 49% · Math 29% - 1Dr. William H. Horton Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.7 mi away1,223rd of 1,324
ELA 20% · Math 19% - 1Dr. E. Alma Flagg SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.8 mi away1,275th of 1,324
ELA 19% · Math 12% - 3Ecole Toussaint LouvertureEast Orange School District · 0.8 mi away1,048th of 1,324
ELA 35% · Math 27%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Gordon Parks Academy in?
Gordon Parks Academy is part of the East Orange School District district in EAST ORANGE, New Jersey.
Is Gordon Parks Academy a good school?
Gordon Parks Academy does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of Gordon Parks Academy?
Black 74%, Hispanic 22%, Two or more races 1%, Asian 1% (295 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gordon Parks Academy 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.