Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
Elizabeth, NJ · Elizabeth Public Schools · Grades 9-12
123rd of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 70%▲ Improving
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy 123rd of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 70% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 55th in 2019 to 70th in 2025 — improving.
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 252 students tested
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,022 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 72.1% | 80.3% | ▲ 8.2 pts | |
| Black | 19.8% | 9.7% | ▼ 10.1 pts | |
| White | 6.8% | 7.2% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 2.5% | ▲ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
Typical home value $588K in zip 07208 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell AcademyElizabeth Public Schools · 0.7 mi away28th of 404
ELA 96% · Math 64% - 4Thomas Jefferson Arts AcademyElizabeth Public Schools · 0.7 mi away261st of 404
ELA 54% · Math 11% - 4K. Johnson, D. Vaughan, and M. Jackson STEM AcademyElizabeth Public Schools · 0.7 mi away275th of 404
ELA 49% · Math 10% - 2Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety AcademyElizabeth Public Schools · 0.8 mi away345th of 404
ELA 28% · Math 10% - 2John E. Dwyer Technology AcademyElizabeth Public Schools · 0.8 mi away346th of 404
ELA 28% · Math 10% - 3Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical AcademyElizabeth Public Schools · 1.3 mi away321st of 404
ELA 32% · Math 13% - 4J. Christian Bollwage Finance AcademyElizabeth Public Schools · 1.7 mi away252nd of 404
ELA 56% · Math 12% - 2Hillside High SchoolHillside Public School District · 1.8 mi away340th of 404
ELA 28% · Math 10%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy in?
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy is part of the Elizabeth Public Schools district in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Is Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy 123rd of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 70% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy?
Hispanic 80%, Black 10%, White 7%, Asian 3% (1,022 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07208 is $588K 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.