For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,406 students in 07083, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 578 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 07083, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07083, NJ are Washington Elementary School, Kawameeh Middle School and Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07083 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 07083, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07083, NJ Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Washington Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6460
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6460
Grades: PK-4
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
Kawameeh Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
490 David Terrace
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6570
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6570
Grades: 6-8
| 728 students
Rank: #33.
Union High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2350 North Third Street
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6500
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,270 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Connecticut Farms Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
875 Stuyvesant Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6470
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6470
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
960 Midland Blvd
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6440
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6440
Grades: PK-4
| 420 students
Rank: #66.
Burnet Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Caldwell Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6490
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6490
Grades: 6-8
| 977 students
Rank: #77.
Hannah Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1120 Commerce Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 206-6101
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 206-6101
Grades: PK-4
| 646 students
Rank: #88.
Battle Hill Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Killian Place
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6480
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6480
Grades: PK-4
| 379 students
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
155 Hilton Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6560
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6560
Grades: 5
| 524 students
Rank: #1010.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Lindy Terrace
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6450
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6450
Grades: PK-4
| 468 students
Rank: n/an/a
Westlake
Special Education School
971 Suburban Rd
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 232-4181
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 232-4181
Grades: 4-12
| 54 students
07083, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Devel L C Hamilton Shcool (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1231 Burnett Ave
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 810-1501
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 810-1501
Grades: PK-12
| 71 students
1231 Burnet Ave
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6567
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6567
Grades: 5
| 273 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07083, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07083, NJ include Washington Elementary School, Kawameeh Middle School and Union High School.
How many public schools are located in 07083, NJ?
11 public schools are located in 07083, NJ.
What percentage of students in 07083, NJ go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 07083, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07083, NJ?
07083, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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