Newark Academy
- Private
- LIVINGSTON, NJ
Private School
Newark Academy Reviews
Rating 4.25 out of 5 122 reviews
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Newark Academy is a wonderful school which prides itself in exposing its students to different forums of knowledge. Newark Academy is known for "ad Lumen" i.e to reach enlightenment, they strive in pushing their students past the boundaries of the four classroom walls which inspires creativity and uniqueness.
Reviewing my favorite school 5 stars. :)
I think that the school is very down to Earth. It teaches the students how to solve real-world problems. The teachers and staff deserve to be respected after the tough years we've had. I would highly recommend Newark Academy.
I think that the school is very down to Earth. It teaches the students how to solve real-world problems. The teachers and staff deserve to be respected after the tough years we've had. I would highly recommend Newark Academy.
Newark Academy has been my home for the past 3 years. I have met countless peers and made countless memories while learning so much in a collaborative, warm environment. Teachers always know how to teach students to think independently and foster a productive learning environment; everyone in the community is also there to support you in rough times, for instance, global pandemics.
Newark Academy is a type of school that only works for some kinds of people. Despite NA being a "Top 3 school" in NJ, I was constantly put down because of my differences and received barely acceptable grades for it. For some people, this system works. But for the majority of students, NA's system of learning is incomprehensible and all-around difficult to work with. As someone who was later accepted into some of the most prestigious schools in the country, the fact that my grades are better now than they were when I attended NA is proof of just how unaccommodating they are. The teacher's work at NA is predominantly busywork to prove to parents that NA's system is a rigorous one. Furthermore, most of the teachers are severely underqualified to be teaching. This sort of hiring is what leads to so many worksheets and sloppy teaching if one could even call it that. In summation, NA needs to change its values and work on a better and more inclusive system.
NA is a great school. While it is definitely academically rigorous, classes aren't about memorizing material. Teachers want you to learn by teaching engagingly and effectively, and are always there for you. As a freshman, I recommend you join a fall sport because it is the best community. Overall NA is amazing, but be prepared for a lot of work and to not always do as well as you expect.
I am impressed with how nice everyone at Newark Academy is. It's a nurturing culture that builds everyone up.
Hurtful experience. I am mixed race. Taught that being white is bad. Jewish friends got no real support this year. Lots of antisemitism. was excused. Cannot talk freely or debate openly or you will be shunned or even get in trouble if your opinion is different from administration. Diversity of thought is not allowed. Could this be why there is no school spirit? And where did the 7:1 student teacher ratio come from? I don't see it. Education gets worse every year. Forget math and science. So weak. Mixed and hurt at NA.
As a student who goes to Newark Academy, there are many things about NA that you won’t find at any other school. This school has an amazing community where students and teachers are able to have a good relationship. The Equity and Inclusion team makes sure that you belong and that others understand you. The arts program is wonderful and has a variety of things for everyone. The academics go beyond the books and are very hands on. I would recommend this school to anyone in the area who cares about their child and wants them to have a good future!
Amazing school amazing learning and education experience. The Covid safety precautions have been great with no outbreaks and few cases. The community service program is amazing and the director of community service has great plans for outreach and service-learning. The school grounds are also visually appealing as recently on the day of service they planted many new gardens around the grounds. Overall great school and I would recommend it to anyone who can afford it. Financial aid is also pretty good and acesible.
My two children joined Newark Academy this year and we couldn't be happier. They were supported through the transition to a new school, challenged academically, and have made wonderful friends. Especially during such a difficult year, I have appreciated that safe, in-person learning was the norm.
My time here at Newark Academy is one I will never forget. I have made countless friends and memories that I will never forget. Newark Academy has prepared me for the world ahead.
I’ve been reading these reviews and I feel like the majority of them are too black and white. Yes, there are bad aspects of Newark Academy, but there are also good aspects. First, the middle school is amazing. The middle school principal is one of the best people I’ve ever met, and he does everything he can to make it a great place for all students. On the other hand, the upper school isn’t nearly as good. There’s tons of pressure put on the students, and endless amounts of busy work that we have to do. If you’re an athlete who is serious about your sport (other than tennis players) I wouldn’t recommend coming here, because the administration doesn’t seem value sports at all. Ultimately, I regret coming here and wish I just stayed in my town’s public school system
My son has been a Newark Academy student for the past four years. We couldn't be happier with our choice to send him to NA. The teachers have been amazing and have taught him life-long lessons in reasoning, empathy and intellectual curosity. I have no doubt that he will stay in touch with NA for many years to come.
I can safely say that deciding to attend Newark Academy was the worst decision that I have ever made. The kids at that school, they are snobs to put it mildly. Although NA claims to be a school that accepts smart students, kids with money end up getting in even though they aren't as intelligent. Most of the staff here are just here to be paid, which shouldn't be happening at the prestigious school that NA claims to be. At NA, the more money you have, the better off you are. The school's craze for making money has also come at the cost of their kids's safety and education. I cannot count the amount of times that the safety of a kid/a kid's mental health has been compromised just because of the schools reputation. And in order to keep their reputation, they also have the kids write about the school in good comments so that the bad ones get drowned out. If you want your kids to have an even decent education, do not send them to NA.
NA is an excellent school. They have done an excellent job during covid and gone above and beyond with testing and outdoor tents to keep school open. Academically students are challenged but workload is reasonable. Small school where all the teachers know the students in a close knit community. Has been a great experience for my child.
I came in 9th grade but I knew during an "orientation" event in 8th grade that this would be a bad decision because it'd be horrible. I was right and here's what happened:
Students: Very selfish, rude, snobbish, bully you if you aren't like them, abusive and cause trauma.
Racism: A student brought in a "don't tread on me" flag and clearly knew what it stood for & all the student got was 1 detention because he lied to the admin about not knowing its meaning. During a BLM zoom meeting, the head of school showed no interest and looked at his phone most of the time. The website pics show tokenism, not diversity. I find myself as the only POC in a white class numerous times.
Faculty: Some are good, but you need to find them. Others are R rated words. If you find that their teaching style doesn't match what they should be doing, they'll purposely give you lower grades. Admin are less likely to fire white teachers with kids at the school than the new black teachers.
Students: Very selfish, rude, snobbish, bully you if you aren't like them, abusive and cause trauma.
Racism: A student brought in a "don't tread on me" flag and clearly knew what it stood for & all the student got was 1 detention because he lied to the admin about not knowing its meaning. During a BLM zoom meeting, the head of school showed no interest and looked at his phone most of the time. The website pics show tokenism, not diversity. I find myself as the only POC in a white class numerous times.
Faculty: Some are good, but you need to find them. Others are R rated words. If you find that their teaching style doesn't match what they should be doing, they'll purposely give you lower grades. Admin are less likely to fire white teachers with kids at the school than the new black teachers.
Art - oriented school with a strong tennis program and pathetic STEM. Lots of rich kids parked there by parents too busy to care. I regret not noticing a simple thing - they have been around 200+ years and got a total of 1 Nobel prize winner. Good college placement is driven by alumni quotas.
Incredible that such an expensive school actively seeks to protect both students and teachers that bully others. Will never donate a penny to this school in the future.
I think I would genuinely be so much happier if my parents didn't send me to Newark Academy. Yeah, you can get into a T-20 college relatively easily from here, but is it worth enduring 4 years of ruthless competition and minimal administrative support? Personally, I would trade any acceptance letter to undo the psychological damage of attending Newark Academy. Have a great day ;)
Newark Academy is a great college prep school with amazing resources. However, the culture around academics and college can be toxic at times.