For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,348 students in Livingston, NJ. The top ranked public elementary schools in Livingston, NJ are Harrison Elementary School, Burnet Hill Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Livingston have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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 Livingston, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
148 North Livingston Ave
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: #22.
Burnet Hill Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 Byron Place
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #33.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
98 Belmont Drive
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #44.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11 Broadlawn Dr
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #55.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
67 Martin Rd
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #66.
Mount Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11 Broadlawn Dr
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Grades: 6
| 487 students
Rank: #77.
Riker Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
31 Blackstone Dr
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Livingston, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Monmouth Court Campus Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
25 Monmouth Court
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Livingston, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Livingston, NJ include Harrison Elementary School, Burnet Hill Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School. Livingston has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public elementary schools are located in Livingston?
7 public elementary schools are located in Livingston.
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston?
Livingston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Livingston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Livingston include: Burnet Hill Elementary School vs. Riker Hill Elementary School, Harrison Elementary School vs. Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Mount Pleasant Elementary School vs. Harrison Elementary School
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