For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 888 students in Lincoln Park, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 106 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Lincoln Park, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln Park, NJ are Lincoln Park Middle School and Lincoln Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln Park, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln Park have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lincoln Park, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Park Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
90 Ryerson Road
Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
(973) 696-5520
Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
(973) 696-5520
Gr: 5-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Park Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
274 Pinebrook Road
Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
(973) 696-5530
Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
(973) 696-5530
Gr: PK-4 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lincoln Park, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln Park, NJ include Lincoln Park Middle School and Lincoln Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln Park?
2 public schools are located in Lincoln Park.
What percentage of students in Lincoln Park go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Lincoln Park are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln Park?
Lincoln Park public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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