For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,393 students in 07885, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07885, NJ are Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School, Marie V. Duffy Elementary School and Arthur Stanlick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07885 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07885, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07885, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
665 Mt Hope Avenue
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 361-7450
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 361-7450
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Marie V. Duffy Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
137 East Central Avenue
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 361-2506
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 361-2506
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Arthur Stanlick Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 B Shawnee Trail
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 663-0520
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 663-0520
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #44.
Alfred C. Mackinnon Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
137 East Central Avenue
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 361-1253
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 361-1253
Grades: 6-8
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07885, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07885, NJ include Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School, Marie V. Duffy Elementary School and Arthur Stanlick Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07885?
4 public elementary schools are located in 07885.
What is the racial composition of students in 07885?
07885 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% 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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