For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,466 students in 07940, NJ (there are 6 private schools, serving 901 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 07940, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07940, NJ are Torey J. Sabatini School, Central Avenue School and Kings Road School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07940 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07940, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07940, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Torey J. Sabatini School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Glenwild Circle
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3182
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3182
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Central Avenue School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Central Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3173
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3173
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Kings Road School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
215 Kings Road
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3178
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3178
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Madison High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
170 Ridgedale Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3117
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3117
Gr: 9-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Madison Junior School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 Main Street
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3149
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3149
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07940, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07940, NJ include Torey J. Sabatini School, Central Avenue School and Kings Road School.
How many public schools are located in 07940?
5 public schools are located in 07940.
What percentage of students in 07940 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 07940 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07940?
07940 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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