Best 07512 New Jersey Public Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 898 students in 07512, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 07512 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07512, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07512, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Park School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10 Crews Street
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
294 Totowa Road
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Gr: PK-3 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 07512 New Jersey

07512, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
294 Totowa Road
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 elementary schools in 07512, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07512, NJ include Washington Park School and Memorial School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07512?
2 public elementary schools are located in 07512.
What is the racial composition of students in 07512?
07512 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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