For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 898 students in 07512, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 181 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 07512, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07512, NJ are Washington Park School and Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07512 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07512, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07512, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Park School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Crews Street
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Gr: 4-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Memorial School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
294 Totowa Road
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Gr: PK-3 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Passaic Regional School
Alternative School
160 Minnisink Rd
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 256-3337
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 256-3337
Gr: 8-12
07512, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
294 Totowa Road
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Gr: 5-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07512, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07512, NJ include Washington Park School and Memorial School.
How many public schools are located in 07512?
3 public schools are located in 07512.
What percentage of students in 07512 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 07512 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07512?
07512 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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