Wilson Avenue School
NEWARK, NJ · Newark Public School District
Regular public school · Grades K-8 · City, large
973rd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 27%· Stable
19 WILSON AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07108
(973)465-4910NCES ID 341134002368Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 670 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,033 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42.6% | 75.3% | ▲ 32.7 pts | |
| White | 56.7% | 23.6% | ▼ 33.1 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 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 $501K in zip 07108 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 Wilson Avenue School
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ELA 52% ▲10 · Math 38% ▲9Compare - #1151Ironbound Academy Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.4 mi away1,151st of 1,324
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ELA 20% ▼22 · Math 14% ▼15Compare - #756Oliver Street SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.8 mi away756th of 1,324
ELA 52% ▲10 · Math 38% ▲9Compare - #26The Gray Charter SchoolGray Charter School · 0.8 mi away · charter26th of 1,324
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ELA 39% ▼3 · Math 24% ▼5Compare
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.