For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 7,031 students in 07047, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07047, NJ are Robert Fulton Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07047 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07047, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07047, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7407 Hudson Ave
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2900
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2900
Gr: 1-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1215 83rd Street
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2880
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2880
Gr: 1-8 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1206 63rd St
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2850
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2850
Gr: PK-8 | 1,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3110 Liberty Ave
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 974-7020
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 974-7020
Gr: K-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5211 Columbia Avenue
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 974-7007
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 974-7007
Gr: 1-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1210 11th St
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 974-7000
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 974-7000
Gr: 1-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
North Bergen High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7417 Kennedy Blvd
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2800
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2800
Gr: 8-12 | 2,328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Polk Street School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7111 Polk Street
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2920
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2920
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
07047, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy For Independent Studies (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
2000 85th Street
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 662-6774
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 662-6774
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 07047, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07047, NJ include Robert Fulton Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07047?
8 public middle schools are located in 07047.
What is the racial composition of students in 07047?
07047 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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