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Best Upper Clinton Hill Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 649 students in the neighborhood of Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ.

The top-ranked public elementary school in Upper Clinton Hill is Hawthorne Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ public elementary schools have an score of 5% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Hawthorne Avenue School

(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
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Bottom 50%

428 Hawthorne Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3960

Gr: PK-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ include Hawthorne Avenue School.

How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper Clinton Hill, Newark?

2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper Clinton Hill, Newark.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Upper Clinton Hill, Newark?

the neighborhood of Upper Clinton Hill, Newark public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).