For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,782 students in 07661, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,202 private students). 60% of all K-12 students in 07661, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07661, NJ are Cherry Hill School, Roosevelt School and River Dell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07661 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07661, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07661, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherry Hill School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
410 Bogert Rd
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 261-3405
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 261-3405
Grades: PK-6
| 722 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
711 Summit Ave
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 261-1546
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 261-1546
Grades: K-6
| 490 students
Rank: #33.
River Dell Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 Woodland Avenue
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 599-7246
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 599-7246
Grades: 7-8
| 570 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07661, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07661, NJ include Cherry Hill School, Roosevelt School and River Dell Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 07661?
3 public schools are located in 07661.
What percentage of students in 07661 go to public school?
60% of all K-12 students in 07661 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07661?
07661 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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