For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,365 students in 07666, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07666, NJ are Teaneck Community Charter School, John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School and James Russell Lowell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07666 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07666, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07666, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Teaneck Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
563 Chestnut Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-9600
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-9600
Gr: K-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
491 W Englewood Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-5535
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-5535
Gr: K-4 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
James Russell Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 Lincoln Place
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-5550
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-5550
Gr: K-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Fycke Lane
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-5540
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-5540
Gr: K-4 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Taft Road
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-5451
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-5451
Gr: 5-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
655 Teaneck Rd
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-5471
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-5471
Gr: 5-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
07666, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
70 Sterling Place
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 862-1983
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 862-1983
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 07666, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07666, NJ include Teaneck Community Charter School, John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School and James Russell Lowell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07666?
6 public elementary schools are located in 07666.
What is the racial composition of students in 07666?
07666 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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