McKinley Elementary School
NEWARK, NJ · Newark Public School District · Grades PK-8
1,186th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 10%· Stable
McKinley Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks McKinley Elementary School 1,186th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 10% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 10th in 2025.
McKinley Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 468 students tested
McKinley Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 777 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.1% | 66.7% | ▲ 23.6 pts | |
| Black | 36.3% | 30.4% | ▼ 5.9 pts | |
| White | 2.2% | 2.1% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near McKinley Elementary School
Typical home value $501K in zip 07104 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near McKinley Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Franklin Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.4 mi away1,170th of 1,324
ELA 27% · Math 20% - 4Philip's Academy Charter SchoolPhilip's Academy Charter School · 0.5 mi away · charter829th of 1,324
ELA 49% · Math 35% - 1Dr. E. Alma Flagg SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.6 mi away1,275th of 1,324
ELA 19% · Math 12% - 1Sussex Avenue SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.6 mi away1,215th of 1,324
ELA 26% · Math 14% - 3Nelson Mandela Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.7 mi away990th of 1,324
ELA 20% · Math 48% - 1Dr. William H. Horton Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.8 mi away1,223rd of 1,324
ELA 20% · Math 19% - 2Roberto Clemente Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.8 mi away1,094th of 1,324
ELA 33% · Math 24% - 2Roseville Community Charter SchoolRoseville Community Charter School · 0.9 mi away · charter1,108th of 1,324
ELA 34% · Math 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is McKinley Elementary School in?
McKinley Elementary School is part of the Newark Public School District district in NEWARK, New Jersey.
Is McKinley Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks McKinley Elementary School 1,186th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 10% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of McKinley Elementary School?
Hispanic 67%, Black 30%, White 2% (777 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near McKinley Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07104 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.