For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,442 students in 07843, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 52 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 07843, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07843, NJ are Tulsa Trail Elementary School, Hopatcong Middle School and Durban Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07843 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07843, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07843, NJ Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tulsa Trail Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 Tulsa Trail
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
(973) 398-8806
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
(973) 398-8806
Gr: 2-3 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Hopatcong Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 David Road
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
(973) 398-8804
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
(973) 398-8804
Gr: 4-7 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Durban Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
616 Durban Avenue
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
(973) 398-8807
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
(973) 398-8807
Gr: PK-1 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Hopatcong High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2a Windsor Ave
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
(973) 398-8803
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
(973) 398-8803
Gr: 8-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
07843, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
452 Lakeside Blvd
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
(973) 398-8807
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
(973) 398-8807
Gr: PK-1 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07843, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07843, NJ include Tulsa Trail Elementary School, Hopatcong Middle School and Durban Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 07843?
4 public schools are located in 07843.
What percentage of students in 07843 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 07843 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07843?
07843 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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