For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,208 students in 07029, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 07029, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07029, NJ are Hamilton Intermediate School, Washington Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07029 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 07029, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07029, NJ Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Intermediate School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
223 Hamilton Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 735-5550
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 735-5550
Grades: 4-5
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
One North Fifth Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-2285
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-2285
Grades: 6-8
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
221 Cross Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-6400
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-6400
Grades: 2-3
| 257 students
Rank: #44.
Harrison High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Kingsland Avenue
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 482-5050
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 482-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 698 students
Rank: #55.
East Newark Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 11 North Third Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-6800
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 138 students
Rank: n/an/a
15 Frank E. Rodgrs Blvd. South
Harrison, NJ 07029
(862) 339-5050
Harrison, NJ 07029
(862) 339-5050
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Washington Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 833-8500
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 833-8500
Grades: PK-1
| 292 students
07029, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Knowledge Advanced Skills West High School (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
1 North Fifth Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(201) 662-6773
Harrison, NJ 07029
(201) 662-6773
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07029, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07029, NJ include Hamilton Intermediate School, Washington Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 07029, NJ?
7 public schools are located in 07029, NJ.
What percentage of students in 07029, NJ go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 07029, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07029, NJ?
07029, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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