For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,672 students in 07621, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 736 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 07621, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07621, NJ are Lincoln Elementary School, Hoover Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07621 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07621, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07621, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Highview Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8759
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8759
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
273 Murray Hill Terrace
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8582
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8582
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Hickory Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8804
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8804
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 N Franklin Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8581
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8581
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
49 S Summit Street
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8771
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8771
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #66.
Roy W. Brown Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 S Washington Ave
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8847
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8847
Grades: 6-8
| 792 students
Rank: #77.
Bergenfield High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 S Prospect Ave
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8600
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07621, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07621, NJ include Lincoln Elementary School, Hoover Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 07621?
7 public schools are located in 07621.
What percentage of students in 07621 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 07621 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07621?
07621 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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