East Ward Elementary School
Newark, NJ · Newark Public School District · Grades PK-6
1,260th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 5%· Stable
East Ward Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks East Ward Elementary School 1,260th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 5% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 4th in 2022 to 5th in 2025.
East Ward Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 459 students tested
East Ward Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 763 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2018
| Group | Trend | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55.2% | 60.4% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| White | 36.0% | 33.8% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 7.0% | 4.7% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near East Ward Elementary School
Typical home value $569K in zip 07105 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near East Ward Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Oliver Street SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.1 mi away756th of 1,324
ELA 52% · Math 38% - 3South Street Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.2 mi away1,032nd of 1,324
ELA 39% · Math 24% - 10The Gray Charter SchoolGray Charter School · 0.4 mi away · charter26th of 1,324
ELA 87% · Math 84% - 4Lafayette Street SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.4 mi away867th of 1,324
ELA 51% · Math 29% - 2Ironbound Academy Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.5 mi away1,151st of 1,324
ELA 24% · Math 26% - 5Ann Street SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.6 mi away765th of 1,324
ELA 52% · Math 38% - 3Wilson Avenue SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.7 mi away973rd of 1,324
ELA 42% · Math 29% - 3Newark Educators Community Charter SchoolNewark Educators Community Charter School · 0.8 mi away · charter978th of 1,324
ELA 42% · Math 27%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is East Ward Elementary School in?
East Ward Elementary School is part of the Newark Public School District district in Newark, New Jersey.
Is East Ward Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks East Ward Elementary School 1,260th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of East Ward Elementary School?
Hispanic 60%, White 34%, Black 5% (763 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near East Ward Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07105 is $569K 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.