For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,819 students in Saddle Brook, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 230 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Saddle Brook, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Saddle Brook, NJ are Salome H. Long Memorial School, Franklin School and Saddle Brook Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saddle Brook, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Saddle Brook have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Saddle Brook, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salome H. Long Memorial School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
260 Floral Lane
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
(201) 843-1142
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
(201) 843-1142
Grades: K-6
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 Caldwell Avenue
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
(201) 843-1142
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
(201) 843-1142
Grades: K-6
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Saddle Brook Middle/high School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
355 Mayhill Street
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
(201) 843-2880
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
(201) 843-2880
Grades: 7-12
| 804 students
Rank: #44.
Helen I. Smith School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Cambridge Avenue
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
(201) 843-1142
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
(201) 843-1142
Grades: K-6
| 342 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington School
Special Education School
225 Market Street
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
(201) 843-6740
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
(201) 843-6740
Grades: PK
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saddle Brook, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Saddle Brook, NJ include Salome H. Long Memorial School, Franklin School and Saddle Brook Middle/high School.
How many public schools are located in Saddle Brook?
5 public schools are located in Saddle Brook.
What percentage of students in Saddle Brook go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Saddle Brook are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saddle Brook?
Saddle Brook public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Saddle Brook are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Saddle Brook include: Salome H. Long Memorial School vs. Helen I. Smith School, Salome H. Long Memorial School vs. Franklin School, Helen I. Smith School vs. Franklin School
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