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Best 07029 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,368 students in 07029, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in 07029, NJ are Washington Middle School, Hamilton Intermediate School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07029 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07029, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07029, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
One North Fifth Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-2285
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Intermediate School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
223 Hamilton Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 735-5550
Gr: 4-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
221 Cross Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-6400
Gr: 2-3 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Harrison High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Kingsland Avenue
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 482-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
East Newark Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 11 North Third Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-6800
Gr: K-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Kennedy Elementary School
1 Washington Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 833-8500
Gr: PK-1 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 07029, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07029, NJ include Washington Middle School, Hamilton Intermediate School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 07029?
6 public schools are located in 07029.
What is the racial composition of students in 07029?
07029 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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