For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 247 students in Essex Fells, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary school in Essex Fells, NJ is Essex Fells Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essex Fells, NJ public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Essex Fells have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Essex Fells, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Essex Fells Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
102 Hawthorne Rd
Essex Fells, NJ 07021
(973) 226-0505
Essex Fells, NJ 07021
(973) 226-0505
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Essex Fells, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Essex Fells, NJ include Essex Fells Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Essex Fells?
1 public elementary schools are located in Essex Fells.
What is the racial composition of students in Essex Fells?
Essex Fells public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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