For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,012 students in 07853, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 72 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 07853, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07853, NJ are Old Farmers Road School, Long Valley Middle School and Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07853 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07853, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07853, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Farmers Road School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51 Old Farmers Road
Long Valley, NJ 07853
(908) 876-3865
Long Valley, NJ 07853
(908) 876-3865
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Long Valley Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51 West Mill Rd
Long Valley, NJ 07853
(908) 876-3434
Long Valley, NJ 07853
(908) 876-3434
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
90 Flocktown Road
Long Valley, NJ 07853
(908) 850-1010
Long Valley, NJ 07853
(908) 850-1010
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Benedict A. Cucinella School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
470 Naughright Road
Long Valley, NJ 07853
(908) 850-3161
Long Valley, NJ 07853
(908) 850-3161
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
07853, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
51 West Mill Rd.
Long Valley, NJ 07853
(908) 876-3434
Long Valley, NJ 07853
(908) 876-3434
Gr: 7-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
90 Flocktown Road
Long Valley, NJ 07853
(908) 850-1010
Long Valley, NJ 07853
(908) 850-1010
Gr: K-2 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07853, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07853, NJ include Old Farmers Road School, Long Valley Middle School and Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 07853?
4 public schools are located in 07853.
What percentage of students in 07853 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 07853 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07853?
07853 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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