Newark’s Newest School Is A Tribute To Nelson Mandela

NEWARK, NJ — Newark’s newest school is a tribute to one of the most well-known public figures of the 20th century: Nelson Mandela.

When the Newark Public School District kicks off a new academic year, it will be a landmark for Nelson Mandela Elementary School, which will serve students from pre-K to grade 3.

The school has full approval from the Nelson Mandela Foundation, and is the only public school in the region named after Nelson Mandela, district administrators said.

“The primary objective of Nelson Mandela Elementary School is to instill leadership qualities in young minds, fostering compassion through a multicultural and inclusive education while paying homage to the legacy of Nelson Mandela,” administrators said. “In line with this vision, Nelson Mandela Elementary School will commence its operations this September, welcoming families and serving the Newark community for generations to come.”

See enrollment information for Nelson Mandela Elementary School and other schools in Newark here.

When it opens its doors to students for the first time, Nelson Mandela Elementary will be under the leadership of Ryan Silver, a Newark native and a graduate of Arts High School. Silver notched 13 years of teaching and leadership experience in Newark and New York City before assuming the role of a school leader in the South Bronx. He has pursued education, law, and policy studies at Rutgers University, Kean University and Harvard's Graduate School of Education.

The first day of class for students in the Newark Public School District will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 5.

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