South Street Elementary School
NEWARK, NJ · Newark Public School District · Grades PK-8
1,032nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 22%▲ Improving
South Street Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Street Elementary School 1,032nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 22% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2019 to 22th in 2025 — improving.
South Street Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 481 students tested
South Street Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 870 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62.8% | 70.7% | ▲ 7.9 pts | |
| White | 14.5% | 21.3% | ▲ 6.8 pts | |
| Black | 21.5% | 6.8% | ▼ 14.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near South Street Elementary School
Typical home value $569K in zip 07105 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near South Street Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Oliver Street SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.2 mi away756th of 1,324
ELA 52% · Math 38% - 1East Ward Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.2 mi away1,260th of 1,324
ELA 18% · Math 14% - 10The Gray Charter SchoolGray Charter School · 0.5 mi away · charter26th of 1,324
ELA 87% · Math 84% - 4Lafayette Street SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.6 mi away867th of 1,324
ELA 51% · Math 29% - 2Ironbound Academy Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.7 mi away1,151st of 1,324
ELA 24% · Math 26% - 3Newark Educators Community Charter SchoolNewark Educators Community Charter School · 0.8 mi away · charter978th of 1,324
ELA 42% · Math 27% - 5Ann Street SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.8 mi away765th of 1,324
ELA 52% · Math 38% - 1Quitman Street SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.8 mi away1,283rd of 1,324
ELA 18% · Math 10%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Street Elementary School in?
South Street Elementary School is part of the Newark Public School District district in NEWARK, New Jersey.
Is South Street Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Street Elementary School 1,032nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 22% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South Street Elementary School?
Hispanic 71%, White 21%, Black 7% (870 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Street Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07105 is $569K 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.