For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,707 students in Cresskill, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 149 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Cresskill, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Cresskill, NJ are Merritt Memorial, Edward H. Bryan and Cresskill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cresskill, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Cresskill have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cresskill, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merritt Memorial
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Dogwood Lane
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 227-7791
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 227-7791
Grades: 1-5
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Edward H. Bryan
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
51 Brookside Ave
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 227-7791
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 227-7791
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #33.
Cresskill Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Lincoln Drive
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 227-7791
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 227-7791
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: #44.
Cresskill High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Lincoln Drive
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 227-7791
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 227-7791
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cresskill, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Cresskill, NJ include Merritt Memorial, Edward H. Bryan and Cresskill Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Cresskill?
4 public schools are located in Cresskill.
What percentage of students in Cresskill go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Cresskill are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cresskill?
Cresskill public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cresskill are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cresskill include: Edward H. Bryan vs. Merritt Memorial, Merritt Memorial vs. Edward H. Bryan
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