For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,014 students in 07436, NJ (there are , serving 616 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 07436, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07436, NJ are Manito Elementary School, Heights Elementary School and Indian Hills High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07436 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07436, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07436, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manito Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
111 Manito Ave
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-6106
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-6106
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
114 Seminole Ave
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-4147
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-4147
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Indian Hills High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
97 Yawpo Ave
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-0100
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 694 students
Rank: #44.
Valley Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
71 Oak St
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-8185
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-8185
Grades: 6-8
| 446 students
Rank: #55.
Dogwood Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Dogwood Dr
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-5822
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-5822
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07436, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07436, NJ include Manito Elementary School, Heights Elementary School and Indian Hills High School.
How many public schools are located in 07436?
5 public schools are located in 07436.
What percentage of students in 07436 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 07436 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07436?
07436 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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