RAFAEL HERNANDEZ SCHOOL

RAFAEL HERNANDEZ SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Newark Public School District school district, located in NEWARK, NJ with about 788 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 53 teachers, RAFAEL HERNANDEZ SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The RAFAEL HERNANDEZ SCHOOL, located at 345 Broadway in Newark, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving the North Ward community. As part of the Newark Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade levels. The school is named in honor of Rafael Hernández Marín, a renowned Puerto Rican composer and musician, reflecting the school’s deep ties to the cultural heritage of the surrounding neighborhood.

Academically, the school focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. It emphasizes a structured learning environment that aims to prepare students for high school success through a standards-based curriculum. Beyond academics, Rafael Hernandez often serves as a vital community hub, engaging families and local stakeholders to support the holistic needs of its diverse student body. The school remains dedicated to promoting equity and excellence, striving to ensure that every student has access to the resources necessary to reach their full potential within the Newark public school system.

For more information, contact RAFAEL HERNANDEZ SCHOOL at (973) 481-5004 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.