For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,506 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 average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07601, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bergen County Academies
Vocational School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
200 Hackensack Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Fanny Meyer Hillers
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
56 Longview Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7870
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7870
Gr: PK-4 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Nellie K. Parker
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
261 Maple Hill Dr
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-8020
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-8020
Gr: PK-4 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Jackson Avenue
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
421 Jackson Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7990
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7990
Gr: PK-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Fairmount
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 Grand Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7890
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7890
Gr: PK-4 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Hackensack High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
First & Beech Streets
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7900
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,813 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Hackensack Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
360 Union Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7842
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7842
Gr: 5-8 | 1,399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 63% (majority Hispanic).
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