South 17th Street School
NEWARK, NJ · Newark Public School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-8 · City, large
1,164th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 12%▲ Improving
619 S SEVENTEENTH ST, NEWARK, NJ 07103
(973)374-2570NCES ID 341134002354Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks South 17th Street School 1,164th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 12% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 12th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 186 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 324 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 87.7% | 72.5% | ▼ 15.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.3% | 25.0% | ▲ 12.7 pts | |
| White | 0.0% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $402K in zip 07103 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than South 17th Street School
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ELA 26% ▼1 · Math 20% =Compare - #1191Harriet Tubman Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.4 mi away1,191st of 1,324
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ELA 29% ▲2 · Math 19% ▼1Compare - #155Michelle Obama Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.6 mi away155th of 1,324
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ELA 18% ▼9 · Math 11% ▼9Compare - #1225Avon Avenue SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.8 mi away1,225th of 1,324
ELA 27% = · Math 11% ▼9Compare
What school district is South 17th Street School in?
South 17th Street School is part of the Newark Public School District district in NEWARK, New Jersey.
Is South 17th Street School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South 17th Street School 1,164th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South 17th Street School?
Black 73%, Hispanic 25%, White 2% (324 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South 17th Street 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.