For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,887 students in 07860, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07860, NJ are Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School, Long Pond School and Florence M. Burd. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07860 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07860, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07860, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
780 Route 94
Newton, NJ 07860
(908) 362-6319
Newton, NJ 07860
(908) 362-6319
Grades: PK-6
| 119 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Long Pond School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
707 Limecrest Rd, (andover Tow
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5256
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5256
Grades: 5-8
| 193 students
Rank: #33.
Florence M. Burd
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
219 Newton Sparta Road, (andov
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5257
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5257
Grades: PK-4
| 255 students
Rank: #44.
Marian E. Mckeown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One School Road
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-5300
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-5300
Grades: PK-6
| 314 students
Rank: #55.
Fredon Township School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
459 Route 94
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-4151
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-4151
Grades: PK-6
| 186 students
Rank: #66.
Merriam Avenue School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
81 Merriam Avenue
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7202
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7202
Grades: PK-4
| 524 students
Rank: #77.
Halsted Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 Halsted Street
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7440
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7440
Grades: 5-8
| 296 students
07860, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sussex County Juv Det Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
135 Morris Turnpike
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 948-0354
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 948-0354
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07860, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07860, NJ include Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School, Long Pond School and Florence M. Burd.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07860?
7 public elementary schools are located in 07860.
What is the racial composition of students in 07860?
07860 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% 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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