For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,692 students in 07003, NJ (there are 7 private schools, serving 942 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 07003, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07003, NJ are Oak View Elementary School, Brookdale Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07003 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07003, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07003, NJ Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak View Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Garrabrant Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8590
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8590
Grades: PK-6
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Brookdale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1230 Broad Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8520
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8520
Grades: K-6
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
85 Curtis Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8560
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8560
Grades: K-6
| 343 students
Rank: #44.
Essex County Newark Tech
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 Franklin St
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 412-2204
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 412-2204
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
Rank: #55.
Demarest Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
465 Broughton Ave
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8510
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8510
Grades: K-6
| 480 students
Rank: #66.
Watsessing Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
71 Prospect Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8570
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8570
Grades: K-6
| 270 students
Rank: #77.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
376 Berkeley Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8550
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8550
Grades: PK-6
| 452 students
Rank: #88.
Bloomfield Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Huck Road
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8620
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8620
Grades: 7-8
| 971 students
Rank: #99.
Carteret Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
158 Grove Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8580
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8580
Grades: K-6
| 375 students
Rank: #1010.
Bloomfield High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
160 Broad Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8500
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,986 students
Rank: #1111.
Berkeley Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
351 Bloomfield Ave
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8540
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8540
Grades: K-6
| 446 students
Rank: #1212.
The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
280 Davey Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8698
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 680-8698
Grades: PK
| 165 students
07003, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bloomfield Technical Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
209 Franklin Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 412-2206
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 412-2206
Grades: 9-12
| 509 students
Memorial Hall High School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
236 Hoover Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 259-1870
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 259-1870
Grades: 7-12
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07003, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07003, NJ include Oak View Elementary School, Brookdale Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 07003, NJ?
12 public schools are located in 07003, NJ.
What percentage of students in 07003, NJ go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 07003, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07003, NJ?
07003, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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