Overview

Lafayette Street Elementary School is a public school in Newark, NJ. It is one of 73 schools in The Newark Public School District.
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School Rating

Lafayette Street Elementary School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in New Jersey with the same grade levels.
6/10
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ACADEMICS

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School

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4.5
8 Reviews
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Neighborhood

205 Lafayette Street
Newark, NJ 07105
School leader: Ms Diane Pereira
(973) 465-4860
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