George Washington Carver Elementary School
NEWARK, NJ · Newark Public School District · Grades PK-8
1,294th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 2%· Stable
George Washington Carver Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks George Washington Carver Elementary School 1,294th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 2% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 2th in 2025.
George Washington Carver Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 390 students tested
George Washington Carver Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 561 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 89.2% | 78.1% | ▼ 11.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.2% | 18.7% | ▲ 13.5 pts | |
| White | 0.4% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near George Washington Carver Elementary School
Typical home value $493K in zip 07112 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near George Washington Carver Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Bruce Street SchoolNewark Public School District · 0 mi away
- 1Chancellor Avenue SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.4 mi away1,206th of 1,324
ELA 26% · Math 15% - 1Hawthorne Avenue SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.4 mi away1,217th of 1,324
ELA 28% · Math 12% - 1Peshine Avenue SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.7 mi away1,235th of 1,324
ELA 24% · Math 13% - 4Ola Edwards Community SchoolHillside Public School District · 0.8 mi away908th of 1,324
ELA 48% · Math 30% - 1Thurgood Marshall Elementary SchoolIrvington Public School District · 0.9 mi away1,208th of 1,324
ELA 24% · Math 17% - 1Belmont Runyon Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.9 mi away1,272nd of 1,324
ELA 21% · Math 10% - 1Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary SchoolIrvington Public School District · 1 mi away1,210th of 1,324
ELA 23% · Math 18%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is George Washington Carver Elementary School in?
George Washington Carver Elementary School is part of the Newark Public School District district in NEWARK, New Jersey.
Is George Washington Carver Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks George Washington Carver Elementary School 1,294th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of George Washington Carver Elementary School?
Black 78%, Hispanic 19%, White 1% (561 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near George Washington Carver Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07112 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.