For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,789 students in 07627, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 493 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 07627, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07627, NJ are Luther Lee Emerson School, Demarest Middle School and Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07627 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07627, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07627, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Luther Lee Emerson School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15 Columbus Road
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-6060
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-6060
Gr: 2-4 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Demarest Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
568 Piermont Rd
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-6060
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-6060
Gr: 5-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 Knickerbocker Road
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-3200
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
130 County Rd
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-6060
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-6060
Gr: PK-1 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07627, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07627, NJ include Luther Lee Emerson School, Demarest Middle School and Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest.
How many public schools are located in 07627?
4 public schools are located in 07627.
What percentage of students in 07627 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 07627 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07627?
07627 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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