For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,565 students in Hawthorne, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hawthorne, NJ are Roosevelt Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawthorne, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hawthorne have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hawthorne, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Roosevelt Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6485
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6485
Grades: K-5
| 539 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
233 Goffle Hill Road
Hawthorne, NJ 07507
(973) 423-6480
Hawthorne, NJ 07507
(973) 423-6480
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
176 Mohawk Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6495
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6495
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
230 Hawthorne Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6460
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6460
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hawthorne, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hawthorne, NJ include Roosevelt Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hawthorne?
4 public elementary schools are located in Hawthorne.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hawthorne are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hawthorne include: Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School, Washington Elementary School vs. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
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