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Best East Hanover Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,709 students in East Hanover, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 37 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in East Hanover, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in East Hanover, NJ are Central Elementary School, East Hanover Middle School and Hanover Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Hanover, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in East Hanover have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in East Hanover, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-0358
Gr: 2-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
East Hanover Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
477 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-8810
Gr: 6-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Hanover Park High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
63 Mt Pleasant Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-0300
Gr: 9-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Frank J Smith Elementary School
27 Green Drive
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-5650
Gr: PK-1 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in East Hanover, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in East Hanover, NJ include Central Elementary School, East Hanover Middle School and Hanover Park High School.
How many public schools are located in East Hanover?
4 public schools are located in East Hanover.
What percentage of students in East Hanover go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in East Hanover are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Hanover?
East Hanover public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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