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Sonia Sotomayor School No 25

525 FIRST AVE ELIZABETH NJ 07206

Top 25% School in New Jersey

Ranked 45 of 256 in New Jersey

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About Sonia Sotomayor School No 25

Sonia Sotomayor School No. 25 is an elementary school located in Elizabeth, New Jersey, which serves students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade. Sonia Sotomayor School No. 25 says it provides a positive and caring learning environment that is focused on students. The school has "Snowy Owl Values" where strength, teamwork, and social-emotional growth are key, along with academic development. The school offers many learning options, enrichment programs, and after-school opportunities to allow students to have creative expression and develop their role in being leaders. The school actively engages parents by promoting them to participate in committees and workshops, along with the school communicating regularly with them to have them involved with student learning. While the testing scores may vary, the school's emphasis on inclusive education, community engagement, and personal growth makes it one of the best elementary schools in New Jersey.

Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 Contact Information

Address

525 FIRST AVE ELIZABETH NJ 07206

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Phone

(908) 436-5930

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 52% in Reading.
100
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
604
Total Students
$88697
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 45 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sonia Sotomayor School No 25

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 12:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.99%
Asian 1.32%
Hispanic 89.24%
Black 7.45%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.99%
Asian
1.32%
Hispanic
89.24%
Black
7.45%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 604
52.98%
320 Female
47.02%
284 Male

Student Population

604 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

283 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Sonia Sotomayor School provides September 2025 updates with family news and welcoming messages for the 2025-2026 school year.

FAQ

Q: Does Sonia Sotomayor School No. 25 organize trips outside of school?

A: Yes, the students do take field trips to local museums, theaters, science centers, and local museums.

Q: What enrichment programs are offered at Sonia Sotomayor School No. 25?

A: Sonia Sotomayor School No. 25 has many enrichment programs, such as creative clubs, fitness clubs, or student leaders.

Q: Are there family nights at Sonia Sotomayor School No. 25?

A: Yes, Sonia Sotomayor School No. 25 hosts many family events, such as literacy nights, cultural events, or parent workshops.

Q: Is there an opportunity for students to participate in the arts and drama at Sonia Sotomayor School No. 25?

A: Yes, there are many opportunities for students to participate in the arts and drama, including drama clubs, student art classes, or showcases.

Q: Is there after-school care at Sonia Sotomayor School No. 25?

A: Yes, after-school care is available and includes homework help or enrichment activities.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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