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Best Emerson Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,054 students in Emerson, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in Emerson, NJ are Patrick M Villano School, Emerson Jr Sr High School and Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emerson, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Emerson have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Emerson, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patrick M Villano School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
175 Linwood Avenue
Emerson, NJ 07630
(201) 262-4049
Gr: 4-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Emerson Jr Sr High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
131 Main Street
Emerson, NJ 07630
(201) 262-4447
Gr: 7-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Memorial School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Haines Avenue
Emerson, NJ 07630
(201) 599-7580
Gr: PK-3 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Emerson, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Emerson, NJ include Patrick M Villano School, Emerson Jr Sr High School and Memorial School.
How many public schools are located in Emerson?
3 public schools are located in Emerson.
What is the racial composition of students in Emerson?
Emerson public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Emerson are often viewed compared to one another?

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