For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 356 students in Moonachie, NJ.
The top-ranked public school in Moonachie, NJ is Robert L. Craig School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moonachie, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Moonachie have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Moonachie, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert L. Craig School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 West Park Street
Moonachie, NJ 07074
(201) 641-5833
Moonachie, NJ 07074
(201) 641-5833
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Moonachie, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Moonachie, NJ include Robert L. Craig School.
How many public schools are located in Moonachie?
1 public schools are located in Moonachie.
What is the racial composition of students in Moonachie?
Moonachie public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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