For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 845 students in Northfield, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Northfield have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Northfield, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northfield Community Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 New Road
Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 407-4005
Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 407-4005
Grades: PK-4
| 451 students
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
Grades: 5-8
| 394 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Northfield, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Northfield, NJ include Northfield Community Elementary School and Northfield Community Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Northfield?
2 public elementary schools are located in Northfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Northfield?
Northfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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