For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,302 students in 07603, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 280 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 07603, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07603, NJ are Lillian M. Steen, E. Roy Bixby and Bogota Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07603 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07603, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07603, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lillian M. Steen
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
134 W. Main
Bogota, NJ 07603
(201) 342-6446
Bogota, NJ 07603
(201) 342-6446
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
E. Roy Bixby
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Fischer Ave
Bogota, NJ 07603
(201) 441-4834
Bogota, NJ 07603
(201) 441-4834
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Bogota Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 East Fort Lee Road
Bogota, NJ 07603
(201) 441-4800
Bogota, NJ 07603
(201) 441-4800
Gr: 6-7 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Bogota Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Henry C Luthin Place
Bogota, NJ 07603
(201) 441-4808
Bogota, NJ 07603
(201) 441-4808
Gr: 8-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07603, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07603, NJ include Lillian M. Steen, E. Roy Bixby and Bogota Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 07603?
4 public schools are located in 07603.
What percentage of students in 07603 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 07603 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07603?
07603 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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