2020 Niche Standout Elementary Schools in New JerseyAbout this List

School No. 28

• Paterson Public School District, NJ
• PK, K-8
• 2 reviews

Niche User: I have had a very good experience there, not only are there no fights, but every issue, they'll have a week long conference just to address the issue for the safety of your child. They also make sure that no one has under a 75 in any of the essential subjects. It is for the best of the best and they give you the best of the best. The teachers are even trained to go to teach at that school(they have to take another college course if they want to teach there). Even though they have some childish tendencies, e.g. gossip, abuse of power, etc. Overall, you'll meet a lot of new people and have a good experience. I recommend this school.
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• A-

• 434 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Terence C. Reilly School No.7

• Elizabeth Public Schools, NJ
• PK, 2-8
• 4 reviews

Parent: An excellent school, above my expectations. My kids have learned a lot, the kids are absolutely prepared for high school once they graduate 8th grade at TC.
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• A-

• 1,032 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Woodrow Wilson School

• Union City School District, NJ
• PK, 1-8

• A-

• 369 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

William F. Halloran School No. 22

• Elizabeth Public Schools, NJ
• 2-8
• 11 reviews

Niche User: It is a great school to go to because the teachers support their students a lot.
The electives of that school offer kids something to look forward to every day. Overall I think this is a great school.
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• A-

• 817 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Gray Charter School

• Public School
• Newark, NJ
• K-8
• 2 reviews

Middle School Student: The Gray Charter school is a great school. I personally would change a few things about the way the school is structured, but otherwise it's a good school.
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• A

• 347 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lincoln Elementary School

• New Brunswick School District, NJ
• PK, K-5

• B

• 474 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cliffside Park School No. 3

• Cliffside Park School District, NJ
• 1-6

• B+

• 271 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Roosevelt School No. 7

• Garfield Public School District, NJ
• PK, K-5

• B+

• 362 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Star Academy Charter School of Newark

• Public School
• Newark, NJ
• K-12
• 125 reviews

Middle School Student: My overall experience at this school has been fairly good. The lessons and units are designed in a way that really helps to teach information and help it stick with you. At North Star, the lessons not only slowly real in new information and techniques that build off of previous knowledge that we’ve learned but there is constantly review from previous lessons that make sure our knowledge of the content is sharp in our head. There are very high expectations for students within the school, much higher than that of other schools but with that comes constant encouragement from administrators and data that proves that we are doing the best work here at North Star. As a teenager, school may naturally seem unfair and I may have times where I want to give up but through those times I have been reminded of my future and the happiness I would endure by holding myself up to high expectations now so that I can be successful in the future.
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• A

• 4,490 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Soaring Heights

• Public School
• Jersey City, NJ
• K-8

• A

• 237 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pace Charter School of Hamilton

• Public School
• Hamilton Twp, NJ
• K-5
• 31 reviews

Parent: Positive atmosphere! Great learning environment! Pace has numerous opportunities to be part of the school and your child's education. Many fun educational activities during and after school. Teachers and staff respond to any question in a timely manner. A genuine set of educators!

I would hope they expand to high school and implement a Music program equipped with instruments and a Pace sports team (basketball, baseball, or soccer).
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• A-

• 249 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Roosevelt Elementary School

• Lodi School District, NJ
• PK, K-5

• B+

• 168 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Maria L. Varisco Rogers Charter School

• Public School
• Newark, NJ
• K-8
• 1 review

Niche User: My experience here at MLVR, which I attended for a full eight years was very good. I believe that there is an amazing atmosphere here, everyone is treated like a whole family. All the teachers I had, had nothing but great personalities and genuine bonds with students. MLVR supplies students a lot with technology. When entering the middle school building, in 5th grade, students are supplied with tablets that stay at school, as they rise to the upper grades more trust is put upon them and they are instead given chrome books that are allowed to be taken home. Lunch isn't the best but I don’t think you’ll go to any public school that serves gourmet food. There are many activities that the school has in which students and parents can get involved. The only thing I would change about MLVR is having sports. The school use to have sports but they were removed some time ago. They have to make a comeback and I believe that the school including sports will make the school even better.
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• A-

• 543 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hilltop Elementary School

• Lodi School District, NJ
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 357 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) Charter School

• Public School
• Camden, NJ
• K-5

• B+

• 150 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cape May City Elementary School

• Public School
• Cape May, NJ
• PK, K-6

• A

• 205 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dr. Paul Rafalides School - P.S. 33

• Jersey City School District, NJ
• PK, K-4

• B

• 404 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Columbus Elementary School

• Lodi School District, NJ
• K-5

• B+

• 267 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hazel Avenue Elementary School

• West Orange Public Schools, NJ
• K-5
• 1 review

Niche User: My friend's daughter went through the Hazel schools, speaks 2 languages, excels in Math and Science, is an avid soccer player and is fully prepared for middle school.
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• A-

• 337 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cliffside Park School No. 5

• Cliffside Park School District, NJ
• PK, 1-6

• B

• 279 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Jotham W. Wakeman School - P.S. 6

• Jersey City School District, NJ
• PK, K-5

• B

• 860 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Englewood on the Palisades Charter School

• Public School
• Englewood, NJ
• K-6
• 1 review

Alum: Really good teachers. They help you and stay with you extra time for tutoring if you need it. Super nice staff and friendly students. Very diverse culture in a pretty diverse city. Education is quality since it is a charter school. The material is harder than normal but can be managed.
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• B+

• 252 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Clifton School No. 3

• Clifton Public School District, NJ
• K-5

• B

• 302 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Queen City Academy Charter School

• Public School
• Plainfield, NJ
• K-8
• 1 review

Middle School Student: I attended QCA for grades K-8 and I am currently in college, overally education wise I was thorougly prepared for high school and college. Although I was still in my younger grades they talked about college readiness and made sure we had some sort of idea as to what carrer path we wanted to go into and schools we planned to attend.
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• B

• 324 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Clementon Elementary School

• Public School
• Clementon, NJ
• PK, K-8
• 7 reviews

Parent: Overall the school has been great and we do appreciate the relationships we have had with the teachers and administration.
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• A-

• 453 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio