For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,642 students in 07205, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07205, NJ are Hurden Looker School, Ola Edwards Community School and Deanna G. Taylor Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07205 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07205, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07205, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hurden Looker School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1261 Liberty Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Grades: 2-6
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Ola Edwards Community School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Leslie St
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Grades: 2-6
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Deanna G. Taylor Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
614 Tillman St
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Grades: 2-6
| 191 students
Rank: n/an/a
143 Coe Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Grades: PK-1
| 664 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07205, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07205, NJ include Hurden Looker School, Ola Edwards Community School and Deanna G. Taylor Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07205?
4 public elementary schools are located in 07205.
What is the racial composition of students in 07205?
07205 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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