Best 07627 New Jersey Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Luther Lee Emerson School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15 Columbus Road
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
568 Piermont Rd
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
150 Knickerbocker Road
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
County Road School
130 County Rd
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?
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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