School District · New Jersey
Newark City School District
📍 Newark, NJ · Essex County · NCES LEAID 3411340
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
765 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
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Enrollment
41,672 students
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3411340
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Newark City School District9 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Newark City School District?▼
Newark City School District serves 9 zip codes: 07102, 07103, 07104, 07105, 07106, 07107, 07108, 07112, 07114. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Newark City School District rated?▼
Newark City School District has an overall rating of 2 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 12th percentile among New Jersey school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within New Jersey only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Newark City School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 41,672 students across 63 schools for Newark City School District.
What grades does Newark City School District serve?▼
Newark City School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Newark City School District?▼
You can reach Newark City School District by phone at (973)733-7333 or by mail at 765 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Newark City School District
Newark City School District is a public school district serving 9 zip codes in New Jersey, primarily in Essex County. It carries an overall rating of 2/10 (Poor), the 12th percentile among New Jersey districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other New Jersey districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (973)733-7333 before making a housing decision.