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Verona Public School District

NJVerona, New Jersey•Essex County

Contact & Location

GreatSchools Profile

Enrollment & Schools

62
Total Schools
33,756
Total Enrollment
PK-UG
Grade Range

School Breakdown

Preschools
0
Preschools
Elementary Schools
22
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
7
Middle Schools
High Schools
13
High Schools

Rating Distribution

2340%
Below Average
1628%
Average
1832%
Above Average

School Types

By Type

Public
52
Charter
10
Private
0

By Level

Elementary
22
Middle
7
High
13

Reviews (Aggregated)

3.4
Average Rating
487
Total Reviews

Demographics (Aggregated)

Ethnicity Breakdown

White
32%
Black / African American
25%
Hispanic / Latino
21%
Asian
11%
Two or More Races
7%
Pacific Islander
1%

Gender Distribution

51%Male
49%Female

Free / Reduced Lunch

69%Students Eligible
vs. State Average
50%

Academic Performance (Aggregated)

Average Ratings

5.2
Overall
5.1
Test Scores
—
Equity
5.3
College Readiness
Average ACT Score
18.0
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
970
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
93%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
17%
Students

School Performance Summary

Below Average
40% (23)
Average
28% (16)
Above Average
32% (18)

Verona Public School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.

Schools in Verona Public School District

62 schools

Elementary Schools

(22)
3
Aldan Elementary School
Elementarypublic•238 students
5
Ardmore Avenue School
Elementarypublic•555 students
4
Bell Avenue School
Elementarypublic•265 students
6
Brookdale Avenue Elementary School
Elementarypublic•123 students
4
Colwyn El School
Elementarypublic•147 students
5
East Lansdowne El School
Elementarypublic•283 students
6
F.N. Brown Elementary School
Elementarypublic•263 students
8
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Elementarypublic•215 students
—
Goodings Grove School
Elementarypublic•393 students
3
H. Allen Hight Elementary School
Elementarypublic•760 students
9
Hadley Middle School
Elementarypublic•828 students
3
Kemp Intermediate School
Elementarypublic•382 students
7
Luther J Schilling School
Elementarypublic•583 students
9
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary
Elementarycharter•504 students
4
Natomas Park Elementary School
Elementarypublic•745 students
5
Park Lane El School
Elementarypublic•312 students
3
Twin Cities International Schools
Elementarycharter•606 students
7
Two Rivers Elementary School
Elementarypublic•612 students
5
W B Evans Elementary School
Elementarypublic•319 students
4
Walnut Street El School
Elementarypublic•303 students
9
William J Butler School
Elementarypublic•553 students
5
Witter Ranch Elementary School
Elementarypublic•621 students

Middle Schools

(7)
10
Homer Jr High School
Middlepublic•859 students
2
Kemp Junior High School
Middlepublic•401 students
4
Mn International Middle Charter School
Middlecharter•318 students
2
Natomas Middle School
Middlepublic•672 students
8
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School
Middlecharter•513 students
2
Penn Wood Middle School
Middlepublic•683 students
6
Wright City Junior High School
Middlepublic•64 students

High Schools

(13)
2
Discovery High School
Highpublic•130 students
5
Ecology Learning Center
Highcharter•100 students
7
Inderkum High School
Highpublic•2,194 students
—
Kemp Alternative School
Highpublic•6 students
3
Kemp High School
Highpublic•543 students
—
KIPP Indy Legacy High
Highcharter•377 students
4
Natomas High School
Highpublic•1,157 students
9
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep School
Highcharter•629 students
5
Ontario High School
Highpublic•524 students
2
Penn Wood High School
Highpublic•1,170 students
6
Royalton Hartland High School
Highpublic•337 students
8
Verona High School
Highpublic•637 students
6
Wright City High School
Highpublic•158 students

Other Schools

(20)
1
American Lakes Elementary School
Schoolpublic•625 students
1
Bannon Creek Elementary School
Schoolpublic•491 students
1
Gros Cap School
Schoolpublic•76 students
7
Henry B Whitehorne Middle School
Schoolpublic•668 students
7
Heron School
Schoolpublic•977 students
4
Jefferson Elementary School
Schoolpublic•735 students
—
Kemp Primary School
Schoolpublic•503 students
5
Laning Avenue Elementary School
Schoolpublic•243 students
5
Larry G. Meeks Academy
Schoolpublic•169 students
5
Leroy Greene Academy
Schoolcharter•755 students
7
Natomas Charter School
Schoolcharter•1,850 students
7
Ontario Middle School
Schoolpublic•463 students
4
Paso Verde School
Schoolpublic•897 students
4
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy
Schoolpublic•348 students
7
Royalton Hartland Middle School
Schoolpublic•328 students
6
Royalton-Hartland Elementary School
Schoolpublic•439 students
7
Stingel Intermediate Elementary School
Schoolpublic•922 students
7
Westlake Charter School
Schoolcharter•1,493 students
—
William E Young School
Schoolpublic•432 students
4
Wright City Elementary School
Schoolpublic•260 students

Reported Incidents

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Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalHighAdded 2d ago

ANTIFA Teacher Payout Controversy

Alleged incident in Natomas Unified School District · California

A California school board faced public outrage after providing a substantial payout to a teacher known for promoting controversial political ideologies. The board cited difficulties with the teachers' union as a reason for the settlement instead of termination. This incident has eroded public trust in the institution's ability to manage staff misconduct.

Occurred on August 11, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalHighAdded 2d ago

Teacher Indoctrinates, Gets Payout

Alleged incident in Natomas Unified School District · California

An institution faced an incident where a teacher was found to be indoctrinating students with revolutionary ideologies. This led to the teacher's resignation and a substantial financial settlement. The situation highlighted concerns about inappropriate political instruction within the school environment.

Occurred on August 16, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceHighAdded 2d ago

Natomas Race-Based Program Spending

Alleged incident in Natomas Unified School District · California

The Natomas Unified School District has allocated over $2.5 million since 2016 to consultants for race and sex-based programming, including federal Title I funds. This programming focuses on "young men of color." The district continues to renew contracts for these services.

Occurred on June 5, 2024Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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Data aggregated from 62 schools in Verona Public School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026