Sussex Avenue School
NEWARK, NJ · Newark Public School District · Grades PK-8
1,215th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 8%▼ Declining
Sussex Avenue School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sussex Avenue School 1,215th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 8% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 19th in 2019 to 8th in 2025 — declining.
Sussex Avenue School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 306 students tested
Sussex Avenue School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 553 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51.3% | 72.0% | ▲ 20.7 pts | |
| Black | 47.4% | 24.8% | ▼ 22.6 pts | |
| White | 0.4% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Sussex Avenue School
Typical home value $511K in zip 07107 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Sussex Avenue School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Dr. E. Alma Flagg SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.2 mi away1,275th of 1,324
ELA 19% · Math 12% - 4Philip's Academy Charter SchoolPhilip's Academy Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter829th of 1,324
ELA 49% · Math 35% - 2Roseville Community Charter SchoolRoseville Community Charter School · 0.4 mi away · charter1,108th of 1,324
ELA 34% · Math 21% - 3Nelson Mandela Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.4 mi away990th of 1,324
ELA 20% · Math 48% - 2McKinley Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.6 mi away1,186th of 1,324
ELA 25% · Math 19% - 1Dr. William H. Horton Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.7 mi away1,223rd of 1,324
ELA 20% · Math 19% - 1Thirteenth Avenue SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.7 mi away1,255th of 1,324
ELA 23% · Math 11% - 2Franklin Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.8 mi away1,170th of 1,324
ELA 27% · Math 20%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sussex Avenue School in?
Sussex Avenue School is part of the Newark Public School District district in NEWARK, New Jersey.
Is Sussex Avenue School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sussex Avenue School 1,215th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 8% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sussex Avenue School?
Hispanic 72%, Black 25%, White 1% (553 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sussex Avenue School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07107 is $511K 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.