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Best 07026 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,762 students in 07026, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 145 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 07026, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07026, NJ are James Madison School #10, Washington Irving School #4 and Thomas Jefferson School #9. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07026 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07026, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07026, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Madison School #10
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
55 Lincoln Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
(862) 306-7190
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Washington Irving School #4
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12 Madonna Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5034
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson School #9
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
62 Alpine Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5039
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Christopher Columbus School #8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
147 Cedar Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5038
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt School #7
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Lincoln Pl
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5037
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Garfield High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Palisade Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5010
Gr: 9-12 | 1,258 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Abraham Lincoln School #6
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Palisade Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5036
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Garfield Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Lanza Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7020
Gr: 6-8 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center
241 Ray Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 253-6615
Gr: PK | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart
541 Midland Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 772-0016
Gr: PK | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Garfield Public Preschool Annex
464 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7470
Gr: PK | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 07026, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07026, NJ include James Madison School #10, Washington Irving School #4 and Thomas Jefferson School #9.
How many public schools are located in 07026?
11 public schools are located in 07026.
What percentage of students in 07026 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 07026 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07026?
07026 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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