For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,006 students in 07024, NJ (there are 5 private schools, serving 587 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 07024, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07024, NJ are School No. 1, School No. 3 and Lewis F. Cole Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07024 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07024, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07024, NJ Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School No. 1
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
250 Hoym Street
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4620
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4620
Gr: K-4 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
School No. 3
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2405 Second Street
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4640
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4640
Gr: PK-4 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Lewis F. Cole Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
467 Stillwell Avenue
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4660
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4660
Gr: 5-8 | 1,227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
School No. 2
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2047 Jones Road
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4630
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4630
Gr: PK-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
School No. 4
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1193 Anderson Ave
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4650
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4650
Gr: K-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Fort Lee High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Lemoine Ave
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4675
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4675
Gr: 9-12 | 1,170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07024, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07024, NJ include School No. 1, School No. 3 and Lewis F. Cole Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 07024?
6 public schools are located in 07024.
What percentage of students in 07024 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 07024 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07024?
07024 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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