For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,502 students in 07018, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07018, NJ are Pride Academy Charter School, Dionne Warwick Institute and Langston Hughes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07018 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07018, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07018, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pride Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
117 Elmwood Ave
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 672-3200
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 672-3200
Gr: 5-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Dionne Warwick Institute
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 Central Ave
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-5930
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-5930
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Langston Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Rhode Island Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-5870
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-5870
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Benjamin Banneker Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Clinton Street
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-4320
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-4320
Gr: PK-8
Rank: #55.
Ecole Toussaint Louverture
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
330 Central Ave
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-5940
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 266-5940
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 07018, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07018, NJ include Pride Academy Charter School, Dionne Warwick Institute and Langston Hughes Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07018?
5 public elementary schools are located in 07018.
What is the racial composition of students in 07018?
07018 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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