Newark Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Newark Public Schools operates 73 schools with over three thousand teachers and support staff. The tables below provide teacher salaries for the entire state of New Jersey, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
New Jersey Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of New Jersey. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $56,770 | $37,020-$86,910 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $78,110 | $60,040 - $102,870 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $82,120 | $61,840 - $105,480 |
| Middle School Teacher | $81,690 | $61,450 - $104,790 |
| High School Teacher | $87,100 | $63,040 - $108,230 |
| PE Teacher | $81,840 | $39,720 - $121,960 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of New Jersey, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below displays the average salary for special education teachers in New Jersey.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $56,770 | $37,020-$86,910 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $80,520 | $61,710 - $103,680 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of New Jersey, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of New Jersey below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $87,680 | $49,710-$144,870 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $145,910 | $103,030 - $188,060 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $81,430 | $57,850 - $108,500 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of New Jersey, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Newark Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $34,238 | $25,126 |
| Administrators | $17,690 | $20,228 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Newark Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Newark Public Schools. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Newark Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 2,546 | 3,158 | 3,057 |
| Preschool Teachers | 19 | 105 | 112 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 68 | 185 | 200 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,350 | 1,373 | 965 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 1,022 | 845 | 1,142 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 88 | 651 | 638 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 230 | 260 | 197 |
| Teaching Assistants | 210 | 778 | 737 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Newark Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,996 | 1,996 | 1,922 |
| District Administrators | 5 | 14 | 23 |
| District Support Staff | 233 | 174 | 165 |
| School Administrators | 161 | 214 | 257 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 188 | 176 | 153 |
| Student Support Staff | 438 | 473 | 460 |
| Other Support Staff | 1,647 | 945 | 864 |
| Librarians | 46 | 40 | 40 |
| Guidance Counselors | 440 | 101 | 104 |
| Other School Counselors | - | 101 | 104 |
Newark Public Schools Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Newark Public Schools oversees 73 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Essex County Vocational-Technology School District (4 Schools)
- Harrison Town School District (4 Schools)
- Kearny School District (7 Schools)
- Irvington Public Schools (12 Schools)
- East Orange School District (20 Schools)
Newark Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Ave School 209 Abington Ave Newark NJ 07107 (973) 268-5230 | PK-8 | 56 | 698 |
| Alexander St School 43 Alexander St Newark NJ 07106 (973) 374-2390 | 1-8 | 29 | 385 |
| American History High School 74 Montgomery St Newark NJ 07103 (973) 733-7333 | 6-12 | 39 | 398 |
| Ann St School 30 Ann St Newark NJ 07105 (973) 465-4890 | PK-8 | 78 | 1,268 |
| Arts School 550 M L King Blvd Newark NJ 07102 (973) 733-7391 | 7-12 | 64 | 672 |
| Avon Ave School 219 Avon Ave Newark NJ 07108 (973) 733-6750 | KG-8 | 43 | 600 |
| Bard Early College High School 321 Bergen St Newark NJ 07103 (973) 733-8363 | 9-12 | 24 | 241 |
| Barringer School 90 Parker St Newark NJ 07104 (973) 268-5125 | 9-12 | 117 | 1,688 |
| Belmont Runyon School 1 Belmont Runyon Way Newark NJ 07108 (973) 733-6920 | PK-8 | 36 | 478 |
| Boylan Early Childhood Center School 15 Boylan St Newark NJ 07106 (973) 374-2490 | PK-KG | 12 | 57 |
| Bragaw Ave School 103 Bragaw Ave Newark NJ 07104 (973) 705-3970 | KG-8 | 23 | 250 |
| Branch Brook School 228 Ridge St Newark NJ 07104 (973) 268-5220 | PK-4 | 17 | 182 |
| Bruce St School 333 Clinton Place Newark NJ 07112 (973) 705-3951 | PK-8 | 13 | 52 |
| Camden St School 281 Camden St Newark NJ 07103 (973) 733-6994 | PK-8 | 56 | 547 |
| Central School 250 18th Ave Newark NJ 07103 (973) 733-6378 | 9-12 | 92 | 753 |
| Chancellor Ave School 321 Chancellor Ave Newark NJ 07112 (973) 705-3870 | 3-8 | 41 | 313 |
| Cleveland School 388 Bergen St Newark NJ 07103 (973) 733-6944 | PK-8 | 30 | 367 |
| Dayton St School 433 Peshine Ave Newark NJ 07112 (973) 733-7004 | PK-8 | 57 | 629 |
| Dr E Alma Flagg School 150 Third St Newark NJ 07104 (973) 268-5190 | KG-8 | 36 | 451 |
| Dr William H Horton School 291 North 7th St Newark NJ 07107 (973) 268-5260 | KG-8 | 61 | 668 |
| Eagle Academy 123 Muhammad Ali Ave Newark NJ 07108 (973) 733-1234 | 6-7 | 12 | 129 |
| Early Childhood Academy - West 26 Speedway Ave Newark NJ 07106 (973) 733-6234 | PK-PK | 8 | 170 |
| Early Childhood Academy of Excellence 534 Clinton Ave Newark NJ 07106 (973) 733-6973 | PK-PK | 16 | 136 |
| East Side School 238 Van Buren St Newark NJ 07105 (973) 465-4900 | 9-12 | 119 | 1,440 |
| Elliott St School 284 First Ave Newark NJ 07104 (973) 268-5360 | PK-4 | 34 | 398 |
| Fast Track Success Academy 190 Muhammad Ali Ave Newark NJ 07108 (973) 424-4391 | 6-12 | 2 | 150 |
| First Avenue School 214 First Ave Newark NJ 07107 (973) 268-5240 | PK-8 | 70 | 1,033 |
| Fourteenth Avenue School 186 14th Ave Newark NJ 07103 (973) 733-6940 | KG-4 | 26 | 216 |
| Franklin School 42 Park Ave Newark NJ 07104 (973) 268-5250 | PK-4 | 43 | 563 |
| George Washington Carver School 333 Clinton Place Newark NJ 07112 (973) 705-3800 | PK-8 | 36 | 462 |
| Harriet Tubman School 504 South Tenth St Newark NJ 07103 (973) 733-6934 | PK-6 | 23 | 291 |
| Hawkins St School 8 Hawkins St Newark NJ 07105 (973) 465-4920 | PK-8 | 41 | 533 |
| Hawthorne Ave School 428 Hawthorne Ave Newark NJ 07112 (973) 705-3960 | KG-8 | 28 | 299 |
| Ivy Hill School 107 Ivy St Newark NJ 07106 (973) 351-2121 | PK-8 | 44 | 538 |
| John F Kennedy School 311 South Tenth St Newark NJ 07103 (973) 733-6788 | KG-12 | 28 | 130 |
| Lafayette St School 205 Lafayette St Newark NJ 07105 (973) 465-4860 | PK-8 | 73 | 1,054 |
| Lincoln School 87 Richelieu Ter Newark NJ 07106 (973) 374-2290 | PK-8 | 29 | 376 |
| Louise A. Spencer School 66 Muhammad Ali Ave Newark NJ 07108 (973) 733-6931 | PK-8 | 42 | 426 |
| Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School 663 Broadway Newark NJ 07104 (973) 268-5330 | PK-8 | 69 | 879 |
| Madison Elementary School 823 South 16th St Newark NJ 07108 (973) 374-2890 | PK-5 | 32 | 405 |
| Malcolm X Shabazz High School 80 Johnson Ave Newark NJ 07108 (973) 733-6974 | 9-12 | 64 | 515 |
| Maple Ave School 33 Maple Ave Newark NJ 07112 (973) 705-3850 | KG-8 | 36 | 365 |
| Mckinley School 1 Colonnade Place Newark NJ 07104 (973) 268-5270 | PK-8 | 74 | 895 |
| Miller St School 41 Miller St Newark NJ 07114 (973) 733-6815 | PK-8 | 48 | 474 |
| Mt Vernon School 142 Mount Vernon Place Newark NJ 07106 (973) 374-2090 | PK-8 | 51 | 632 |
| N J Regional Day School-Newark 334 Lyons Ave Newark NJ 07112 (973) 705-3820 | 1-12 | 18 | 101 |
| New Park School 120 Manchester Place Newark NJ 07104 (973) 268-5210 | PK-8 | 54 | 771 |
| Newark Bridges High School: a Diploma Plus School 321 Bergen St Newark NJ 07103 (973) 733-7343 | 9-12 | 17 | 141 |
| Newark Early College High School 60 Muhammad Ali Ave Newark NJ 07108 (973) 733-8301 | 6-10 | 17 | 214 |
| Newark Leadership Academy 301 West Kinney St Newark NJ 07103 (973) 297-0592 | 9-12 | 12 | 67 |
| Newark Vocational High School 301 West Kinney St Newark NJ 07103 (973) 733-7019 | 9-12 | 40 | 371 |
| Newton St School 150 Newton St Newark NJ 07103 (973) 733-6848 | PK-8 | 29 | 327 |
| Oliver St School 104 Oliver St Newark NJ 07105 (973) 465-4870 | PK-8 | 61 | 898 |
| Quitman Community School 21 Quitman St Newark NJ 07103 (973) 733-6947 | PK-8 | 48 | 565 |
| Rafael Hernandez School 345 Broadway Newark NJ 07104 (973) 481-5004 | PK-8 | 47 | 588 |
| Ridge St School 735 Ridge St Newark NJ 07104 (973) 268-5210 | KG-8 | 42 | 554 |
| Roberto Clemente School 257 Summer Ave Newark NJ 07104 (973) 268-5290 | PK-4 | 40 | 510 |
| Roseville Ave School 70 Roseville Ave Newark NJ 07103 (973) 268-5312 | KG-4 | 12 | 89 |
| Science High School 260 Norfolk St Newark NJ 07102 (973) 733-8689 | 7-12 | 65 | 800 |
| South Seventeenth St School 619 South Seventeenth St Newark NJ 07103 (973) 374-2570 | KG-8 | 38 | 437 |
| South St School 151 South St Newark NJ 07114 (973) 465-4880 | PK-5 | 27 | 317 |
| Speedway Ave School 701 South Orange Ave Newark NJ 07106 (973) 374-2740 | PK-8 | 31 | 465 |
| Sussex Ave School 307 Sussex Ave Newark NJ 07107 (973) 268-5200 | PK-8 | 38 | 489 |
| Technology High School 223 Broadway Newark NJ 07102 (973) 481-5962 | 9-12 | 56 | 574 |
| Thirteenth Ave School 359 Thirteenth Ave Newark NJ 07103 (973) 733-7045 | PK-8 | 78 | 813 |
| University High School 55 Clinton Place Newark NJ 07108 (973) 374-3190 | 7-12 | 50 | 602 |
| Weequahic School 279 Chancellor Ave Newark NJ 07112 (973) 705-3923 | 9-12 | 57 | 493 |
| West Side High School 403 South Orange Ave Newark NJ 07103 (973) 733-6630 | 9-12 | 56 | 545 |
| Wilson Ave School 19 Wilson Ave Newark NJ 07108 (973) 465-4910 | PK-8 | 67 | 858 |