For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 767 students in Demarest, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Demarest, NJ are Luther Lee Emerson School and Demarest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Demarest, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Demarest have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Demarest, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Luther Lee Emerson School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15 Columbus Road
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-6060
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-6060
Grades: 2-4
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
Demarest Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
568 Piermont Rd
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-6060
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-6060
Grades: 5-8
| 342 students
Rank: n/an/a
130 County Rd
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-6060
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-6060
Grades: PK-1
| 200 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Demarest, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Demarest, NJ include Luther Lee Emerson School and Demarest Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Demarest?
3 public elementary schools are located in Demarest.
What is the racial composition of students in Demarest?
Demarest public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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