For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,428 students in 07601, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07601, NJ are Fanny Meyer Hillers, Nellie K. Parker and Jackson Avenue. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07601 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07601, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07601, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fanny Meyer Hillers
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
56 Longview Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7870
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7870
Gr: PK-4 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Nellie K. Parker
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
261 Maple Hill Dr
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-8020
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-8020
Gr: PK-4 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Jackson Avenue
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
421 Jackson Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7990
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7990
Gr: PK-4 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Fairmount
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 Grand Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7890
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7890
Gr: PK-4 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Hackensack Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
360 Union Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7842
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7842
Gr: 5-8 | 1,402 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
07601, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
321 State St
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-8170
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-8170
Gr: 5-6 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
360 Union St
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7842
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7842
Gr: 7-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Vocational & Technical Hgh-hackensack High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
200 Hackensack Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,104 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07601, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07601, NJ include Fanny Meyer Hillers, Nellie K. Parker and Jackson Avenue.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07601?
5 public elementary schools are located in 07601.
What is the racial composition of students in 07601?
07601 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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