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Best 07601 New Jersey Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,270 students in 07601, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 57 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 07601, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).

The top ranked public schools in 07601, NJ are Bergen County Academies, Fanny Meyer Hillers and Nellie K. Parker. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 07601 have an score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07601, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.

Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07601, NJ Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Bergen County Academies

Vocational School

(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
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200 Hackensack Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000

Gr: 9-12 | 1,116 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

Fanny Meyer Hillers

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
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56 Longview Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7870

Gr: PK-4 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

Nellie K. Parker

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
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261 Maple Hill Dr
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-8020

Gr: PK-4 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: #44.

Jackson Avenue

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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421 Jackson Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7990

Gr: PK-4 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #55.

Fairmount

(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
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105 Grand Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7890

Gr: PK-4 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #66.

Hackensack High School

(Math: 8% | Reading: 35%)
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First & Beech Streets
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7900

Gr: 9-12 | 1,726 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #77.

Hackensack Middle School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
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360 Union Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7842

Gr: 5-8 | 1,402 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 07601 New Jersey

07601, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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5 6 School (Closed 2012)

321 State St
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-8170

Gr: 5-6 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Middle School (Closed 2012)

360 Union St
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7842

Gr: 7-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Vocational & Technical Hgh-hackensack High School (Closed 2023)

Vocational School

200 Hackensack Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000

Gr: 9-12 | 1,104 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 07601, NJ?

The top ranked public schools in 07601, NJ include Bergen County Academies, Fanny Meyer Hillers and Nellie K. Parker.

How many public schools are located in 07601?

7 public schools are located in 07601.

What percentage of students in 07601 go to public school?

99% of all K-12 students in 07601 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).

What is the racial composition of students in 07601?

07601 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).