Posted on August 3, 2026
Newark Kids Count 2026 Reveals Gains in Graduation and School Attendance, While Health Care Gaps Persist
Check out this comprehensive report with the latest data on the well-being of Newark's children and families, offering valuable insights to help inform policy, programs, and community action. Read the release.
- Data highlights by Alena Siddiqui, ACNJ Data Analyst
- Slideshow by Roger León, Superintendent of Newark Public Schools
- Slideshow by Lauren Meehan, Executive Director of Arts Ed Newark
Join us for community conversations.
On Oct. 6 at the Newark Main Library, we will host our first community conversation in the Newark Kids Count 2026 series — an opportunity to engage in a deeper discussion with colleagues and partners committed to improving outcomes for Newark's children and families.
If you would like to host a community conversation and help make change for the City of Newark, contact Alena Siddiqui at asiddiqui@acnj.org.
Published by Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ), Newark Kids Count tracks critical measures of child well-being (demographics, economic stability, child health, child protection, education, and teens). The report serves as an important tool for local leaders, policymakers, and parents to bring change to the community using data.
