For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,865 students in 07506, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 664 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 07506, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07506, NJ are Roosevelt Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07506 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07506, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07506, NJ Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Roosevelt Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6485
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6485
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
176 Mohawk Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6495
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6495
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
230 Hawthorne Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6460
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6460
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Hawthorne High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
160 Parmelee Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6415
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6415
Gr: 9-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07506, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07506, NJ include Roosevelt Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 07506?
4 public schools are located in 07506.
What percentage of students in 07506 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 07506 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07506?
07506 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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