2023 Niche Standout Elementary Schools in New Jersey

• Paterson Public School District, NJ•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  5 reviews

Middle School Student: I am currently a 7th grader at School 28 and have been a student since 4th grade. Me being at the same school with most of the same classmates for that long makes me so sad that I have to leave it after 8th grade. I've made some great memories there and have friends that I consider family. Our whole class is basically one big family. School 28 is a school for "gifted" kids so our school obviously has pretty good academics and you need to have good grades every year, but it's pretty easy if you do your work and pay attention. However, you will probably be behind in history once you go to high school because our social studies teacher is really bad at her job and barely teaches us basic history. We also have a Science Olympiad team, National Junior Honors Society, and a National History Day competition as well. However, my experience might not be like yours but I definitely recommend you to go to School 28.... Read 5 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 466

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Newark, NJ•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 2.75 out of 5  4 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.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 364

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Elizabeth Public Schools, NJ•

• PK, 2-8

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  Rating 3.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Middle School Student: The building is huge and everyone is so diverse and the teachers are incredible and you graduate and get into a great high school. Its an amazing school and it trains so many young students into becoming strong independent people.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,112

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Elizabeth Public Schools, NJ•

• PK, 2-8

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  16 reviews

Parent: My daughter has been in this school for 3 years now and she loves it! Despite the Pandemic, she has had great interaction with her teachers and students. Academically it’s great. It is hard when they first go into second grade but as they grow in the school they learn how to handle the amount of work and rigorous work.... Read 16 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,055

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Hamilton Twp, NJ•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.84 out of 5  32 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).... Read 32 reviews

• grade A

• Students 419

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Lodi School District, NJ•

• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• Students 169

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Belleville Public Schools, NJ•

• K-6

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: We love School 10! It is an excellent school with outstanding teachers and staff who care about the kids. It is small enough to have that family feel to it. The HSA provides a lot of fun activities for the kids as well. We have been very happy with School 10 and all that it provides!... Read 2 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 152

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Jersey City, NJ•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade A

• Students 272

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Newark, NJ•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  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.... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 574

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Garfield Public School District, NJ•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Freshman: I loved this school, or at least when I went to it, I don't know if it has changed now. My time was great. My teachers would always be nice and try to help me all the time. I only met nice people here. The only school I went through with a smile.... Read 1 review

• grade B

• Students 245

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Jersey City School District, NJ•

• PK, K-8

• grade B+

• Students 720

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Belleville Public Schools, NJ•

• K-6

• grade B

• Students 124

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Newark, NJ•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  213 reviews

Senior: I love how my school has adequate resources to prepare us for college such as chrome books and great counselor that help us revise our personal statements countless of times and work on getting us accepted into college. I go to a predominately black school, so the diversity could be better, although that would be a big change for me personally. There are many clubs available in North Star. I joined the culture club my sophomore year of North Star and I loved it! I was able to help plan cultural party events and spread knowledge on my culture being a Nigerian-American.... Read 213 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 6,298

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Jersey City School District, NJ•

• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• Students 652

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Lodi School District, NJ•

• K-5

• grade B+

• Students 229

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Jersey City, NJ•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 3.08 out of 5  12 reviews

Parent: My children goes to this school since it opened its gates. It has a very welcoming environment and a family friendly school. Approaching the management is very easy and always get the information we are looking for. Academically, this school follows a very positive approach and set a very high standards for student's learning. Apart from the State testing NJSLA (former PARCC), this school also assess the children via MAPS. This testing method will be three times during the year, to continuously monitor student's progress. Teachers are very much committed to make the students acheive their academic goals set during the starting of the years. This school also has Micro-society program which is the concept that it is being built on and all the children will take part in this every day for one school hour. Most of the children are academically stronger and has a very good character. I strongly recommend this school!!... Read 12 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 507

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Cliffside Park School District, NJ•

• PK, K-4

• grade B

• Students 395

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Bogota Public School District, NJ•

• PK, K-6

• grade B+

• Students 323

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Bayonne School District, NJ•

• PK, K-8

• grade B+

• Students 772

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Jersey City School District, NJ•

• PK, K-4

• grade B

• Students 410

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Moonachie, NJ•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Niche User: One of the things I appreciate about the school is the emphasis placed on providing a well-rounded education. The teachers are highly skilled and dedicated, and they have created a positive and engaging learning environment for the students. The curriculum is comprehensive, with a strong focus on literacy, math, science, and social studies.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 351

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Jersey City School District, NJ•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Middle School Student: What I enjoy the most about this school is, all the opportunities we are given. This school may not be huge and may have a low overall rating but it's because we are being graded from grades K-8 we have a lot of students and it would be much fairer to be grade as half an elementary school and the other as a middle school. The faculty is always supporting us and we have programs like SpringBoard(which was created by CollegeBoard) and Algebra I. This school is amazing and gets you ready for high school.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B

• Students 783

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Jersey City School District, NJ•

• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• Students 479

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Union City School District, NJ•

• PK, K-3

• grade B

• Students 314

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Bayonne School District, NJ•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: Woodrow Wilson is a wonderful school. My son has excelled here. The teachers are very academically inclined, but yet very kind and helpful. There is lots of parental involvement. We are very happy with the school.... Read 3 reviews

• grade B

• Students 747

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1