For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,143 students in 07874, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07874, NJ are Byram Intermediate School, Valley Road School and Byram Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07874 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07874, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07874, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Byram Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Mansfield Drive
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-1047
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-1047
Gr: 5-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Valley Road School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24 Valley Road
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-0008
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-0008
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Byram Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 Mansfield Drive
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-1047
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-1047
Gr: PK-4 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
07874, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
55 Lackawanna Drive
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-2553
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-2553
Gr: K-2 | 360 students Minority enrollment: 6%
19 Linden Avenue
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-0008
Stanhope, NJ 07874
(973) 347-0008
Gr: K-1 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 07874, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07874, NJ include Byram Intermediate School, Valley Road School and Byram Lakes Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07874?
3 public elementary schools are located in 07874.
What is the racial composition of students in 07874?
07874 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% 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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