For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,736 students in 07071, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07071, NJ are Jefferson School, Roosevelt School and Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07071 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07071, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07071, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
336 Lake Ave.
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2065
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2065
Grades: 3-5
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
530 Stuyvesant Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2068
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2068
Grades: 3-5
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Memorial School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 New York Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 438-6390
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 438-6390
Grades: PK-2
| 105 students
Rank: #44.
Lyndhurst Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
625 Page Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 438-5683
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 438-5683
Grades: 6-8
| 620 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
360 Stuyvesant Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2077
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2077
Grades: K-2
| 195 students
Rank: #66.
Washington School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
709 Ridge Rd
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2072
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2072
Grades: PK-2
| 163 students
Rank: #77.
Columbus School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
640 Lake Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2075
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2075
Grades: K-2
| 120 students
07071, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lyndhurst Annex Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
624 Page Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 531-1420
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 531-1420
Grades: K-7
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07071, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07071, NJ include Jefferson School, Roosevelt School and Memorial School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07071?
7 public elementary schools are located in 07071.
What is the racial composition of students in 07071?
07071 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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