For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,744 students in 07661, NJ (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,364 private students). 57% of all K-12 students in 07661, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07661, NJ are Cherry Hill School, Roosevelt School and River Dell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07661 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07661, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07661, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherry Hill School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
410 Bogert Rd
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 261-3405
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 261-3405
Gr: PK-6 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
711 Summit Ave
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 261-1546
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 261-1546
Gr: K-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
River Dell Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 Woodland Avenue
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 599-7246
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 599-7246
Gr: 7-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07661, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07661, NJ include Cherry Hill School, Roosevelt School and River Dell Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 07661?
3 public schools are located in 07661.
What percentage of students in 07661 go to public school?
57% of all K-12 students in 07661 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07661?
07661 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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