Top 5 Best 07860 New Jersey Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,317 students in 07860, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 300 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 07860, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07860, NJ are Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School, Long Pond School and Marian E. Mckeown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07860 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 07860, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07860, NJ Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
780 Route 94
Newton, NJ 07860
(908) 362-6319
Grades: PK-6
| 128 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Long Pond School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
707 Limecrest Rd, (andover Tow
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5256
Grades: 5-8
| 195 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Marian E. Mckeown Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
One School Road
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-5300
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Rank: #44.
Kittatinny Regional High School
Math: 17% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
77 Halsey Road
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-1800
Grades: 7-12
| 798 students
Rank: #55.
Newton High School
Math: 28% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
44 Ryerson Avenue
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7573
Grades: 9-12
| 710 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Florence M. Burd
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
219 Newton Sparta Road, (andov
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5257
Grades: PK-4
| 218 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Fredon Township School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
459 Route 94
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-4151
Grades: PK-6
| 186 students
Rank: #88.
Halsted Middle School
Math: 11% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
59 Halsted Street
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7440
Grades: 5-8
| 331 students
Rank: #99.
Merriam Avenue School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
81 Merriam Avenue
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7202
Grades: PK-4
| 451 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 07860 New Jersey

07860, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
135 Morris Turnpike
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 948-0354
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 07860, NJ?
How many public schools are located in 07860, NJ?
9 public schools are located in 07860, NJ.
What percentage of students in 07860, NJ go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 07860, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07860, NJ?
07860, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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