For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,830 students in Glen Rock, NJ. The top ranked public elementary schools in Glen Rock, NJ are Alexander Hamilton School, Clara E Coleman School and Richard E Byrd School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glen Rock, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Glen Rock have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Glen Rock, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alexander Hamilton School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
380 Harristown Road
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Clara E Coleman School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Pinelynn Rd
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Richard E Byrd School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
640 Doremus Ave
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #44.
Central School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 S Maple Ave
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #55.
Glen Rock Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 Harristown Road
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Grades: 6-8
| 614 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Glen Rock, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Glen Rock, NJ include Alexander Hamilton School, Clara E Coleman School and Richard E Byrd School. Glen Rock has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public elementary schools are located in Glen Rock?
5 public elementary schools are located in Glen Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in Glen Rock?
Glen Rock public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Glen Rock are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Glen Rock include: Clara E Coleman School vs. Alexander Hamilton School, Richard E Byrd School vs. Clara E Coleman School, Central School vs. Clara E Coleman School
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