Belmont Runyon Elementary School
NEWARK, NJ · Newark Public School District · Grades PK-8
1,272nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 4%· Stable
Belmont Runyon Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Belmont Runyon Elementary School 1,272nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 4% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 4th in 2025.
Belmont Runyon Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 257 students tested
Belmont Runyon Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 562 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 84.1% | 77.9% | ▼ 6.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.3% | 19.0% | ▲ 7.7 pts | |
| White | 0.2% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Belmont Runyon Elementary School
Typical home value $501K in zip 07108 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Belmont Runyon Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Peshine Avenue SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.5 mi away1,235th of 1,324
ELA 24% · Math 13% - 1Avon Avenue SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.6 mi away1,225th of 1,324
ELA 27% · Math 11% - 1Hawthorne Avenue SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.7 mi away1,217th of 1,324
ELA 28% · Math 12% - 2Louise A. Spencer Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.8 mi away1,066th of 1,324
ELA 38% · Math 22% - 1Grover Cleveland Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.9 mi away1,248th of 1,324
ELA 25% · Math 10% - 1George Washington Carver Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.9 mi away1,294th of 1,324
ELA 15% · Math 10% - –Bruce Street SchoolNewark Public School District · 1 mi away
- 1Thurgood Marshall Elementary SchoolIrvington Public School District · 1.1 mi away1,208th of 1,324
ELA 24% · Math 17%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Belmont Runyon Elementary School in?
Belmont Runyon Elementary School is part of the Newark Public School District district in NEWARK, New Jersey.
Is Belmont Runyon Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Belmont Runyon Elementary School 1,272nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Belmont Runyon Elementary School?
Black 78%, Hispanic 19%, White 1% (562 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Belmont Runyon Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07108 is $501K 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.