For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 11,588 students in 07087, NJ (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,261 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 07087, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07087, NJ are Sara M. Gilmore Academy, Jose Marti Stem Academy and Emerson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07087 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07087, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07087, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sara M. Gilmore Academy
(Math: 71% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 Kerrigan Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5851
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5851
Grades: 1-8
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Jose Marti Stem Academy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1800 Summit Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5400
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 588 students
Rank: #33.
Emerson Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
318 - 18th Street
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5900
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,023 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Palisade Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5960
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5960
Grades: PK-4
| 316 students
Rank: #55.
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4507 Hudson Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5971
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5971
Grades: K-6
| 881 students
Rank: #66.
Colin Powell Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 New York Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 351-5165
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 351-5165
Grades: K-5
| 702 students
Rank: #77.
Union Hill Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Hudson Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5936
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5936
Grades: 7-8
| 902 students
Rank: #88.
Robert Waters Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Summit Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5925
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5925
Grades: PK-6
| 1,019 students
Rank: #99.
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
507 West St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5965
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5965
Grades: PK-6
| 779 students
Rank: #1010.
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Central Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-2737
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-2737
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #1111.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3905 New York Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5829
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5829
Grades: K-6
| 761 students
Rank: #1212.
Union City High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Kennedy Blvd
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 330-8678
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 330-8678
Grades: 9-12
| 3,089 students
Rank: #1313.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
167 19th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 624-9800
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 624-9800
Grades: PK-3
| 300 students
2200 Kennedy Blvd
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 271-2311
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 271-2311
Grades: PK-K
| 303 students
07087, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1500 New York Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 271-2085
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 271-2085
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
318 18th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5901
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5901
Grades: 9-12
| 1,377 students
815 17th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5930
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5930
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
1700 Kerrigan Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5851
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5851
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07087, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07087, NJ include Sara M. Gilmore Academy, Jose Marti Stem Academy and Emerson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 07087?
14 public schools are located in 07087.
What percentage of students in 07087 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 07087 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07087?
07087 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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