For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,093 students in 07026, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07026, NJ are James Madison School #10, Washington Irving School #4 and Thomas Jefferson School #9. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07026 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07026, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07026, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Madison School #10
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
55 Lincoln Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
(862) 306-7190
Garfield, NJ 07026
(862) 306-7190
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Washington Irving School #4
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Madonna Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5034
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5034
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson School #9
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
62 Alpine Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5039
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5039
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Christopher Columbus School #8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
147 Cedar Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5038
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5038
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt School #7
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 Lincoln Pl
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5037
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5037
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Abraham Lincoln School #6
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Palisade Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5036
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5036
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Garfield Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Lanza Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7020
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7020
Gr: 6-8 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 07026, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07026, NJ include James Madison School #10, Washington Irving School #4 and Thomas Jefferson School #9.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07026?
7 public elementary schools are located in 07026.
What is the racial composition of students in 07026?
07026 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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