For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 854 students in Northfield, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 49 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Northfield, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Northfield, NJ are Northfield Community Elementary School and Northfield Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northfield, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Northfield have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Northfield, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northfield Community Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 New Road
Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 407-4005
Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 407-4005
Gr: PK-4 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Northfield Community Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 New Road
Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 407-4008
Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 407-4008
Gr: 5-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Northfield, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Northfield, NJ include Northfield Community Elementary School and Northfield Community Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Northfield?
2 public schools are located in Northfield.
What percentage of students in Northfield go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Northfield are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Northfield?
Northfield public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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