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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 07206


At a glance
7
Schools
4,161
Students
Top rankediPrep Academy School No 81020th of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools
Biggest riser
Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 up 61 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 10.8 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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Summary:

The 07206 zip code area of Elizabeth, New Jersey is home to 8 elementary schools that are part of the Elizabeth Public Schools district. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade and face significant educational challenges, as indicated by the district's low overall ranking and rating.

Among the standout schools in this area are iPrep Academy School No 8, which has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as the smallest class sizes. John Marshal School No. 20 and Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 also demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts. However, the majority of schools in the 07206 zip code area struggle with lower-than-average test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population.

The data suggests that the relationship between per-student spending and academic performance is an important factor, with the higher-spending schools generally performing better. Addressing the educational challenges in this area, such as chronic absenteeism and ensuring equitable access to quality education, will be crucial in improving outcomes for the students in the 07206 zip code.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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