For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,747 students in 07626, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 149 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 07626, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07626, NJ are Edward H. Bryan, Merritt Memorial and Cresskill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07626 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07626, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07626, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edward H. Bryan
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
51 Brookside Ave
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 227-7791
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 227-7791
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Merritt Memorial
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Dogwood Lane
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 227-7791
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 227-7791
Gr: 1-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Cresskill Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Lincoln Drive
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 227-7791
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 227-7791
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Cresskill High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Lincoln Drive
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 227-7791
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 227-7791
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07626, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07626, NJ include Edward H. Bryan, Merritt Memorial and Cresskill Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 07626?
4 public schools are located in 07626.
What percentage of students in 07626 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 07626 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07626?
07626 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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