For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,707 students in 07936, NJ (there are , serving 37 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 07936, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07936, NJ are Central Elementary School, East Hanover Middle School and Hanover Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07936 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07936, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07936, NJ Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-0358
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-0358
Gr: 3-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
East Hanover Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
477 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-8810
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-8810
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Hanover Park High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
63 Mt Pleasant Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-0300
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-0300
Gr: 9-12 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
27 Green Drive
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-5650
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-5650
Gr: K-2 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07936, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07936, NJ include Central Elementary School, East Hanover Middle School and Hanover Park High School.
How many public schools are located in 07936?
4 public schools are located in 07936.
What percentage of students in 07936 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 07936 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07936?
07936 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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