2025 Best School Districts in Newark, New Jersey
K-12 Schools
- Science Park High School
- Magnet school with a focus on STEM subjects
- Consistently high rankings in state and national evaluations
- North Star Academy Charter School
- Part of the Uncommon Schools network
- High academic standards and college preparation focus
- Newark Academy
- Private school with a rigorous curriculum
- Strong emphasis on global education and community service
Colleges and Universities
- New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)
- Public research university
- Known for engineering, computer science, and architecture programs
- Rutgers University-Newark
- Public research university
- Diverse student body and strong business and law programs
- Essex County College
- Community college offering associate degrees and certificates
- Strong transfer programs to four-year institutions
