Nj Regional Day School - Newark serves 104 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nj Regional Day School - Newark ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nj Regional Day School - Newark's student population of 104 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nj Regional Day School - Newark is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
42%
34%
Black
51%
15%
White
7%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Nj Regional Day School - Newark often compared to?
Nj Regional Day School - Newarkis often viewed alongside schools like John F. Kennedy School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Nj Regional Day School - Newark?
104 students attend Nj Regional Day School - Newark.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Nj Regional Day School - Newark students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nj Regional Day School - Newark?
Nj Regional Day School - Newark has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nj Regional Day School - Newark offer ?
Nj Regional Day School - Newark offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nj Regional Day School - Newark part of?
Nj Regional Day School - Newark is part of Newark ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District.
In what neighborhood is Nj Regional Day School - Newark located?
Nj Regional Day School - Newark is located in the Weequahic neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in Weequahic.
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