Best 07403 New Jersey Public Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 677 students in 07403, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in 07403, NJ are Samuel R. Donald Elementary School and Walter T. Bergen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07403 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07403, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07403, NJ Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Samuel R. Donald Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
29 Captolene Avenue
Bloomingdale, NJ 07403
(973) 838-5353
Gr: 2-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Walter T. Bergen Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Glenwild Avenue
Bloomingdale, NJ 07403
(973) 838-4835
Gr: 5-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
225 Rafkind Road
Bloomingdale, NJ 07403
(973) 838-1311
Gr: PK-1 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 07403, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07403, NJ include Samuel R. Donald Elementary School and Walter T. Bergen Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 07403?
3 public schools are located in 07403.
What is the racial composition of students in 07403?
07403 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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