For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,331 students in 07417, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 149 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 07417, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07417, NJ are Colonial Road School, High Mountain Road School and Franklin Avenue Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07417 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07417, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07417, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Colonial Road School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
749 Colonial Road
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 337-0336
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 337-0336
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
High Mountain Road School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
765 High Mountain Road
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 891-4433
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 891-4433
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Avenue Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
755 Franklin Avenue
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 891-0202
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 891-0202
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Woodside Avenue School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 Woodside Avenue
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 891-5600
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 891-5600
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Ramapo High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
331 George Street
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 891-1500
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 891-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07417, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07417, NJ include Colonial Road School, High Mountain Road School and Franklin Avenue Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 07417?
5 public schools are located in 07417.
What percentage of students in 07417 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 07417 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07417?
07417 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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