For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,712 students in 07442, NJ (there are , serving 199 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 07442, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07442, NJ are Lincoln School, Lakeside School and Lenox School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07442 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07442, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07442, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 Mill Street
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 835-7100
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 835-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeside School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
316 Lakeside Avenue
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 835-7100
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 835-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Lenox School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35 Lenox Avenue
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 835-7100
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 835-7100
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
Pompton Lakes High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44 Lakeside Avenue
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 835-7100
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 835-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 640 students
07442, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
35 Lenox Ave
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 839-3777
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 839-3777
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07442, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07442, NJ include Lincoln School, Lakeside School and Lenox School.
How many public schools are located in 07442?
4 public schools are located in 07442.
What percentage of students in 07442 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 07442 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07442?
07442 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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