For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,073 students in 07866, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07866, NJ are Stony Brook Elementary School, Katharine D Malone Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07866 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07866, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07866, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stony Brook Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44 Stony Brook Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-2411
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-2411
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Katharine D Malone Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
524 Green Pond Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-7512
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-7512
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
95 East Main Street
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 625-8603
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 625-8603
Gr: 4-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Copeland Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Lake Shore Drive
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-2465
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-2465
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
37 Keller Avenue
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 625-8602
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 625-8602
Gr: PK-3 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
07866, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Park Lake School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
72 Academy Street
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 983-1099
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 983-1099
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07866, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07866, NJ include Stony Brook Elementary School, Katharine D Malone Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07866?
5 public elementary schools are located in 07866.
What is the racial composition of students in 07866?
07866 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% 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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