Best 07642 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,051 students in 07642, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 263 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 07642, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07642, NJ are Meadowbrook, George G White and Ann Blanche Smith. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07642 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07642, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07642, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowbrook
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
50 Piermont Ave
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
(201) 664-8088
Gr: PK-4 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
George G White
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
120 Magnolia Ave
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
(201) 664-0286
Gr: 5-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Ann Blanche Smith
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 Hillsdale Ave
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
(201) 664-1188
Gr: K-4 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Pascack Valley High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Piermont Avenue
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
(201) 358-7060
Gr: 9-12 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 07642, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07642, NJ include Meadowbrook, George G White and Ann Blanche Smith.
How many public schools are located in 07642?
4 public schools are located in 07642.
What percentage of students in 07642 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 07642 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07642?
07642 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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