ANN STREET SCHOOL

ANN STREET 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 1,276 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 80 teachers, ANN STREET SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

ANN STREET SCHOOL, located in the Ironbound section of Newark, New Jersey, is a pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade institution serving a diverse and densely populated urban community. As part of the Newark Public Schools district, the school is well-regarded for its long-standing commitment to academic rigor and its focus on fostering a supportive, culturally responsive environment for its students. Because of its location in the heart of the Ironbound—a neighborhood with deep immigrant roots—the school often serves a significant population of English Language Learners and works to integrate multicultural education into its daily curriculum.

Academically, ANN STREET SCHOOL places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and mathematics, frequently implementing district-wide initiatives to boost student performance and close achievement gaps. Beyond academics, the school provides a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at the holistic development of its students, including after-school programs and social-emotional learning opportunities. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, the school strives to cultivate a sense of civic pride and academic ambition among its student body, positioning itself as a vital anchor within the local Newark community.

For more information, contact ANN STREET SCHOOL at (973) 465-4890 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.