For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,352 students in 07039, NJ (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,307 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 07039, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07039, NJ are Harrison Elementary School, Mount Pleasant Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07039 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07039, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07039, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
148 North Livingston Ave
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11 Broadlawn Dr
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
98 Belmont Drive
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Burnet Hill Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25 Byron Place
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
67 Martin Rd
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20 Foxcroft Dr
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Gr: 7-8 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Mount Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11 Broadlawn Dr
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Gr: 6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Riker Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
31 Blackstone Dr
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Livingston High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Robert Harp Drive
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
07039, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Monmouth Court Campus Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
25 Monmouth Court
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07039, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07039, NJ include Harrison Elementary School, Mount Pleasant Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 07039?
9 public schools are located in 07039.
What percentage of students in 07039 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 07039 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07039?
07039 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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