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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Linden Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,582 students in Linden, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 743 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Linden, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Linden, NJ are Number 9, Number 10 and Number 5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linden, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Linden have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Linden, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Number 9
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Deerfield Terrace
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-5164
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Number 10
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Highland Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2043
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Number 5
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1014 Bower Street
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2666
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Number 8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 West Blancke St.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-4397
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Number 4
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 Dill Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-3286
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Number 6
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
19 East Morris Ave.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-3003
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Winfield Township
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7 1/2 Gulfstream Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7410
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Number 1
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
728 North Wood Ave.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2668
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 East Henry St.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-0550
Gr: 6-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Edgewood Road
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7751
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
Number 2
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 South Wood Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-3287
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Linden High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
121 West St. Georges Ave.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-5432
Gr: 9-12 | 1,934 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Linden, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Linden, NJ include Number 9, Number 10 and Number 5.
How many public schools are located in Linden?
12 public schools are located in Linden.
What percentage of students in Linden go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Linden are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Linden?
Linden public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Linden are often viewed compared to one another?

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