For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,371 students in Rutherford, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rutherford, NJ are Lincoln School, Pierrepont School and Washington School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rutherford, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rutherford have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford, NJ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
414 Montross Avenue
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Gr: PK-3 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Pierrepont School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 E Pierrepont Ave
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Gr: 4-6 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Washington School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
89 Wood St
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Gr: 1-3 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rutherford, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
56 Elliott Pl
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Gr: 9-12 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
109 Sylvan St
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Gr: K-5 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rutherford, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rutherford, NJ include Lincoln School, Pierrepont School and Washington School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rutherford?
3 public elementary schools are located in Rutherford.
What is the racial composition of students in Rutherford?
Rutherford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Rutherford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Rutherford include: Washington School vs. Lincoln School, Lincoln School vs. Washington School
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