For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,537 students in 07044, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07044, NJ are Forest Avenue School, Brookdale Avenue School and Laning Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07044 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07044, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07044, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Avenue School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
118 Forest Ave
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6754
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6754
Grades: K-4
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Brookdale Avenue School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14 Brookdale Court
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6752
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6752
Grades: K-4
| 117 students
Rank: #33.
Laning Avenue School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18 Lanning Rd
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6755
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6755
Grades: PK-4
| 249 students
Rank: #44.
Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Bloomfield Ave
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6751
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6751
Grades: 5-8
| 668 students
Rank: #55.
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Grove Ave
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6753
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6753
Grades: K-4
| 269 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07044, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07044, NJ include Forest Avenue School, Brookdale Avenue School and Laning Avenue School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07044?
5 public elementary schools are located in 07044.
What is the racial composition of students in 07044?
07044 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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