For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,715 students in 07071, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07071, NJ are Jefferson School, Roosevelt School and Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07071 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07071, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07071, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
336 Lake Ave.
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2065
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2065
Gr: 3-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 Stuyvesant Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2068
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2068
Gr: 3-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Memorial School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 New York Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 438-6390
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 438-6390
Gr: PK-2 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Lyndhurst Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
625 Page Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 438-5683
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 438-5683
Gr: 6-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Franklin School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
360 Stuyvesant Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2077
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2077
Gr: K-2 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Washington School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
709 Ridge Rd
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2072
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2072
Gr: PK-2 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Columbus School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
640 Lake Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2075
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2075
Gr: K-2 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 07071, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07071, NJ include Jefferson School, Roosevelt School and Memorial School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07071?
7 public elementary schools are located in 07071.
What is the racial composition of students in 07071?
07071 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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