For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,610 students in Harrison, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harrison, NJ are Hamilton Intermediate School, Washington Middle School and East Newark Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harrison have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Harrison, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
223 Hamilton Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 735-5550
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 735-5550
Grades: 4-5
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One North Fifth Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-2285
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-2285
Grades: 6-8
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
East Newark Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 11 North Third Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-6800
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-6800
Grades: K-8
| 201 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 Cross Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-6400
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-6400
Grades: 2-3
| 292 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Washington Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 833-8500
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 833-8500
Grades: PK-1
| 355 students
Harrison, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15 Frank E. Rodgrs Blvd. South
Harrison, NJ 07029
(862) 339-5050
Harrison, NJ 07029
(862) 339-5050
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Knowledge Advanced Skills West High School (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
1 North Fifth Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(201) 662-6773
Harrison, NJ 07029
(201) 662-6773
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Harrison, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harrison, NJ include Hamilton Intermediate School, Washington Middle School and East Newark Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harrison?
5 public elementary schools are located in Harrison.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison?
Harrison public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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