For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,549 students in West New York, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West New York, NJ are Public School Number Two, Albio Sires Elementary School and Harry L Bain. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West New York, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in West New York have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in West New York, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Public School Number Two
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Broadway
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4040
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4040
Gr: K-6 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Albio Sires Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Palisade Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4070
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4070
Gr: K-6 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Harry L Bain
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Broadway
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4095
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4095
Gr: K-6 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Public School Number Five
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Hudson Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4080
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4080
Gr: K-6 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Public School Number One
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6129 Madison St
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4025
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4025
Gr: K-6 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Anna L. Klein
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 69th St
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 861-3100
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 861-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Public School Number Three
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 55th St
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4060
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4060
Gr: K-6 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in West New York, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West New York, NJ include Public School Number Two, Albio Sires Elementary School and Harry L Bain.
How many public elementary schools are located in West New York?
7 public elementary schools are located in West New York.
What is the racial composition of students in West New York?
West New York public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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