For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,355 students in 07974, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 359 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 07974, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07974, NJ are Salt Brook School, Allen W. Roberts School and New Providence Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07974 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07974, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07974, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salt Brook School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
40 Maple St
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-7100
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-7100
Gr: K-6 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Allen W. Roberts School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
80 Jones Dr
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-4707
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-4707
Gr: PK-6 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
New Providence Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
35 Pioneer Drive
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-9161
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-9161
Gr: 7-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
New Providence High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 Pioneer Dr
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-4700
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Developmental Learning Center New Providence
Special Education School
330 Central Avenue
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 508-1345
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 508-1345
Gr: PK-9 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07974, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07974, NJ include Salt Brook School, Allen W. Roberts School and New Providence Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 07974?
5 public schools are located in 07974.
What percentage of students in 07974 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 07974 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07974?
07974 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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