For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,805 students in Kearny, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kearny, NJ are Roosevelt Elementary School, Schuyler Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kearny, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kearny have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kearny, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
733 Kearny Ave
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Schuyler Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
644 Forest St
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5105
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5105
Grades: PK-6
| 441 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Davis Ave
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5020
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5020
Grades: PK-6
| 965 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
80 Belgrove Dr
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 533 students
Rank: #55.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
360 Belgrove Dr
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5090
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5090
Grades: PK-6
| 442 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kearny, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kearny, NJ include Roosevelt Elementary School, Schuyler Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kearny?
5 public elementary schools are located in Kearny.
What is the racial composition of students in Kearny?
Kearny public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Kearny are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Kearny include: Garfield Elementary School vs. Franklin Elementary School, Schuyler Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School vs. Garfield Elementary School
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