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Dr. William H. Horton School

Wildcats are Respectful, Responsible, Resilient. Wildcats ROAR!

Application Window closes January 15, 2027 at 11:59PM
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About Our School:

At Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School, we believe every child deserves a place where they feel valued, inspired, and empowered to succeed. Serving students from PreK through eighth grade, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive learning environment where academic excellence, creativity, and meaningful relationships thrive. Through engaging instruction, innovative learning experiences, and a strong sense of community, we nurture confident learners, critical thinkers, and future leaders.

Unique Fact:

At Horton, learning extends beyond the traditional classroom. Our students explore technology, innovation, and the arts through our Verizon Innovative Learning Lab, STEM Lab, and Lang Lang Piano Lab. These unique experiences spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and open doors to new possibilities for every Wildcat.

School Information

  • Principal

    Marvelis Perreira

  • Address

    291 North 7th Street
    Newark, NJ 07107

  • Phone Number

    973-268-5260

  • Parent Liaison

    Jayro Rosado
    862-201-9894

  • School Hours

    8:15 am - 3:05 pm

  • Uniform Colors

    Top: Burgundy
    Bottom: Gray

  • Before School Options

    Cost: Free
    Grades: PK-8
    Start Time: 7:20 AM
    Provider: School

  • After School Options

    Cost: Free
    Grades: PK-8
    End Time: 5:30 PM
    Provider: School

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Seats Available
Seats Available in Entry Grade last Year PK3: 15
Percentage of Applicants Who Listed This School
1st and Were Matched to this School Last Year
83%
School Attendance
Average Daily Attendance Last School Year Percentage of Students Chronically Absent Last School Year
95.6% 4.44%
School Data
Average Section Size Student to Teacher Ratio Teachers with 5 or more years of experience Retention of Effective and Highly Effective Teachers Percentage of Teachers with Advanced Degrees
23 14 to 1 23 96% 35%
Technology
Number of Devices 1:1