For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,340 students in Kearny, NJ (there are , serving 90 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Kearny, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Kearny, NJ are Roosevelt Elementary School, Schuyler Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kearny, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Kearny have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kearny, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
733 Kearny Ave
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Schuyler Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
644 Forest St
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5105
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5105
Grades: PK-6
| 441 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
121 Beech St
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5095
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5095
Grades: 7-8
| 722 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Davis Ave
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5020
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5020
Grades: PK-6
| 965 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
80 Belgrove Dr
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 533 students
Rank: #66.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
360 Belgrove Dr
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5090
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5090
Grades: PK-6
| 442 students
Rank: #77.
Kearny High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
336 Devon St
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5050
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,813 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kearny, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Kearny, NJ include Roosevelt Elementary School, Schuyler Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Kearny?
7 public schools are located in Kearny.
What percentage of students in Kearny go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Kearny are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kearny?
Kearny public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Kearny are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kearny include: Garfield Elementary School vs. Franklin Elementary School, Schuyler Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School vs. Garfield Elementary School
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