For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,877 students in 07026, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 145 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 07026, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07026, NJ are Woodrow Wilson School #5, James Madison School #10 and Washington Irving School #4. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07026 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07026, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07026, NJ Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodrow Wilson School #5
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5035
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5035
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
James Madison School #10
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
55 Lincoln Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
(862) 306-7190
Garfield, NJ 07026
(862) 306-7190
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Irving School #4
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Madonna Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5034
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5034
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson School #9
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
62 Alpine Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5039
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5039
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #55.
Bergen Arts And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Macarthur Avenue
Garfield, NJ 07026
(201) 773-9140
Garfield, NJ 07026
(201) 773-9140
Grades: K-12
| 1,208 students
Rank: #66.
Christopher Columbus School #8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
147 Cedar Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5038
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5038
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #77.
Roosevelt School #7
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 Lincoln Pl
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5037
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5037
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #88.
Garfield High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Palisade Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5010
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 1,120 students
Rank: #99.
Abraham Lincoln School #6
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Palisade Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5036
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5036
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #1010.
Garfield Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Lanza Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7020
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7020
Grades: 6-8
| 1,011 students
Rank: n/an/a
241 Ray Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 253-6615
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 253-6615
Grades: PK
| 200 students
Rank: n/an/a
541 Midland Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 772-0016
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 772-0016
Grades: PK
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
464 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7470
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7470
Grades: PK
| 91 students
07026, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30 Madonna Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 252-2714
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 252-2714
Grades: PK-2
| 175 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07026, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07026, NJ include Woodrow Wilson School #5, James Madison School #10 and Washington Irving School #4.
How many public schools are located in 07026, NJ?
13 public schools are located in 07026, NJ.
What percentage of students in 07026, NJ go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 07026, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07026, NJ?
07026, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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