For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,229 students in Cresskill, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cresskill have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cresskill, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cresskill, NJ include Merritt Memorial, Edward H. Bryan and Cresskill Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cresskill?
3 public elementary schools are located in Cresskill.
What is the racial composition of students in Cresskill?
Cresskill public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Cresskill are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cresskill include: Edward H. Bryan vs. Merritt Memorial, Merritt Memorial vs. Edward H. Bryan
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