Nelson Mandela Elementary School
Newark, NJ · Newark Public School District · Grades PK-3
990th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 25%▼ Declining
Nelson Mandela Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Nelson Mandela Elementary School 990th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 25% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 53th in 2024 to 25th in 2025 — declining.
Nelson Mandela Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 50 students tested
Nelson Mandela Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 134 students (2023–24, NCES)
| Group | Now |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 65.7% |
| Black | 30.6% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| White | 0.7% |
| Two or more races | 0.7% |
| American Indian | 0.7% |
Homes near Nelson Mandela Elementary School
Typical home value $402K in zip 07103 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Nelson Mandela Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Philip's Academy Charter SchoolPhilip's Academy Charter School · 0.1 mi away · charter829th of 1,324
ELA 49% · Math 35% - 1Sussex Avenue SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.4 mi away1,215th of 1,324
ELA 26% · Math 14% - 6Sir Isaac Newton Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.5 mi away650th of 1,324
ELA 57% · Math 43% - 1Thirteenth Avenue SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.6 mi away1,255th of 1,324
ELA 23% · Math 11% - 1Dr. E. Alma Flagg SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.6 mi away1,275th of 1,324
ELA 19% · Math 12% - 2New Horizons Community Charter SchoolNew Horizons Community Charter School · 0.6 mi away · charter1,131st of 1,324
ELA 33% · Math 19% - 2McKinley Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.7 mi away1,186th of 1,324
ELA 25% · Math 19% - 2Roseville Community Charter SchoolRoseville Community Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter1,108th of 1,324
ELA 34% · Math 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Nelson Mandela Elementary School in?
Nelson Mandela Elementary School is part of the Newark Public School District district in Newark, New Jersey.
Is Nelson Mandela Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nelson Mandela Elementary School 990th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 25% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Nelson Mandela Elementary School?
Hispanic 66%, Black 31%, Asian 2% (134 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nelson Mandela Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07103 is $402K 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.