Rafael Hernandez School
NEWARK, NJ · Newark Public School District · Grades PK-8
1,296th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 2%· Stable
Rafael Hernandez School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rafael Hernandez School 1,296th 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 3th in 2019 to 2th in 2025.
Rafael Hernandez School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 338 students tested
Rafael Hernandez School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 653 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 63.9% | 75.3% | ▲ 11.4 pts | |
| Black | 24.1% | 20.7% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| White | 0.7% | 3.2% | ▲ 2.5 pts |
Homes near Rafael Hernandez School
Typical home value $501K in zip 07104 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Rafael Hernandez School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Roberto Clemente Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.2 mi away1,094th of 1,324
ELA 33% · Math 24% - 7Robert Treat Academy Charter SchoolRobert Treat Academy Charter School · 0.4 mi away · charter405th of 1,324
ELA 70% · Math 53% - 2Washington Elementary SchoolKearny · 0.6 mi away1,125th of 1,324
ELA 29% · Math 24% - 2Franklin Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.6 mi away1,170th of 1,324
ELA 27% · Math 20% - 2Garfield Elementary SchoolKearny · 0.7 mi away1,095th of 1,324
ELA 31% · Math 26% - 2Luis Muñoz Marin Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.8 mi away1,134th of 1,324
ELA 28% · Math 24% - 5Maria Varisco Rogers Charter SchoolMaria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School · 0.8 mi away · charter676th of 1,324
ELA 70% · Math 28% - 5First Avenue SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.9 mi away752nd of 1,324
ELA 51% · Math 40%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rafael Hernandez School in?
Rafael Hernandez School is part of the Newark Public School District district in NEWARK, New Jersey.
Is Rafael Hernandez School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rafael Hernandez School 1,296th 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 Rafael Hernandez School?
Hispanic 75%, Black 21%, White 3% (653 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rafael Hernandez 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.