Wilson Avenue School
NEWARK, NJ · Newark Public School District · Grades K-8
973rd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 27%· Stable
Wilson Avenue School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Wilson Avenue School 973rd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 27% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2019 to 27th in 2025.
Wilson Avenue School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 670 students tested
Wilson Avenue School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,033 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45.1% | 75.3% | ▲ 30.2 pts | |
| White | 53.5% | 23.6% | ▼ 29.9 pts | |
| Black | 1.3% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Wilson Avenue School
Typical home value $501K in zip 07108 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Wilson Avenue School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Ann Street SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.3 mi away765th of 1,324
ELA 52% · Math 38% - 2Ironbound Academy Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.4 mi away1,151st of 1,324
ELA 24% · Math 26% - 4Lafayette Street SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.5 mi away867th of 1,324
ELA 51% · Math 29% - 1East Ward Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.7 mi away1,260th of 1,324
ELA 18% · Math 14% - 1Hawkins Street SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.8 mi away1,256th of 1,324
ELA 20% · Math 14% - 5Oliver Street SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.8 mi away756th of 1,324
ELA 52% · Math 38% - 10The Gray Charter SchoolGray Charter School · 0.8 mi away · charter26th of 1,324
ELA 87% · Math 84% - 3South Street Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.9 mi away1,032nd of 1,324
ELA 39% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Wilson Avenue School in?
Wilson Avenue School is part of the Newark Public School District district in NEWARK, New Jersey.
Is Wilson Avenue School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Wilson Avenue School 973rd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 27% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Wilson Avenue School?
Hispanic 75%, White 24% (1,033 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Wilson Avenue School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07108 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.