For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,291 students in 07920, NJ (there are 8 private schools, serving 2,066 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in 07920, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07920, NJ are Mount Prospect Elementary School, Oak Street School and Cedar Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07920 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07920, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07920, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
111 Hansom Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 470-1600
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 470-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Oak Street School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
70 West Oak Street
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2565
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2565
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Hill School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Peachtree Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2633
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2633
Gr: K-5 | 572 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
William Annin Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
70 Quincy Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2610
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2610
Gr: 6-8 | 1,126 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Ridge High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
268 South Finley Avenue
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2585
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2585
Gr: 9-12 | 1,644 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07920, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07920, NJ include Mount Prospect Elementary School, Oak Street School and Cedar Hill School.
How many public schools are located in 07920?
5 public schools are located in 07920.
What percentage of students in 07920 go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in 07920 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07920?
07920 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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