For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,216 students in 07920, NJ (there are 8 private schools, serving 2,011 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in 07920, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07920, NJ are Mount Prospect Elementary School, Oak Street School and Cedar Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07920 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07920, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07920, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
111 Hansom Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 470-1600
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 470-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Oak Street School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
70 West Oak Street
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2565
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2565
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Hill School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Peachtree Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2633
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2633
Gr: K-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
William Annin Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
70 Quincy Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2610
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2610
Gr: 6-8 | 1,122 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Ridge High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
268 South Finley Avenue
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2585
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2585
Gr: 9-12 | 1,577 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07920, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07920, NJ include Mount Prospect Elementary School, Oak Street School and Cedar Hill School.
How many public schools are located in 07920?
5 public schools are located in 07920.
What percentage of students in 07920 go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in 07920 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07920?
07920 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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