For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 11,519 students in 07087, NJ (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,529 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 07087, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07087, NJ are Sara M. Gilmore Academy, Jose Marti Stem Academy and Emerson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07087 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07087, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07087, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sara M. Gilmore Academy
(Math: 75% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 Kerrigan Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5851
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5851
Gr: 1-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Jose Marti Stem Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Summit Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5400
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Emerson Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
318 - 18th Street
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5900
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 Palisade Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5960
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5960
Gr: PK-4 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Colin Powell Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 New York Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 351-5165
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 351-5165
Gr: K-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4507 Hudson Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5971
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5971
Gr: PK-6 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Union Hill Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Hudson Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5936
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5936
Gr: 7-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
507 West St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5965
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5965
Gr: PK-6 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Robert Waters Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Summit Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5925
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5925
Gr: PK-6 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
167 19th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 624-9800
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 624-9800
Gr: PK-3 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Central Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-2737
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-2737
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3905 New York Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5829
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5829
Gr: K-6 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Union City High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Kennedy Blvd
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 330-8678
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 330-8678
Gr: 9-12 | 3,147 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2200 Kennedy Blvd
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 271-2311
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 271-2311
Gr: PK-K | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07087, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07087, NJ include Sara M. Gilmore Academy, Jose Marti Stem Academy and Emerson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 07087?
14 public schools are located in 07087.
What percentage of students in 07087 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 07087 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07087?
07087 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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