For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,788 students in 07405, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07405, NJ are Pearl R. Miller Middle School, Stonybrook Elementary School and Aaron Decker School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07405 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07405, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07405, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pearl R. Miller Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
117 Kiel Avenue
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-5250
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-5250
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Stonybrook Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
118 Boonton Avenue
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-1881
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-1881
Grades: 3-5
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Aaron Decker School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
98 Decker Road
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2037
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2037
Grades: PK-4
| 369 students
Rank: #44.
Richard Butler School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Pearl Place
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2079
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2079
Grades: 5-8
| 299 students
Rank: n/an/a
115 Kiel Avenue
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-0611
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-0611
Grades: PK-2
| 381 students
Rank: n/an/a
Skylands School For The Exceptional
Special Education School
C/o Butler High School, 38 Bar
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 934-7292
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 934-7292
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
07405, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Law And Public Safety (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
Butler High School Annex, Bart
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2000
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07405, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07405, NJ include Pearl R. Miller Middle School, Stonybrook Elementary School and Aaron Decker School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07405?
6 public elementary schools are located in 07405.
What is the racial composition of students in 07405?
07405 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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