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Best Lyndhurst Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,606 students in Lyndhurst, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 472 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Lyndhurst, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lyndhurst, NJ are Jefferson School, Roosevelt School and Lyndhurst High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyndhurst, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Lyndhurst have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lyndhurst, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
336 Lake Ave.
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2065
Gr: 3-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
530 Stuyvesant Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2068
Gr: 3-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Lyndhurst High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Weart Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Memorial School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
319 New York Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 438-6390
Gr: PK-2 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Lyndhurst Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
625 Page Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 438-5683
Gr: 6-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Franklin School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
360 Stuyvesant Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2077
Gr: K-2 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Washington School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
709 Ridge Rd
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2072
Gr: PK-2 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Columbus School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
640 Lake Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2075
Gr: K-2 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Community
862 Valley Brook Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 507-0938
Gr: PK | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lyndhurst, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Lyndhurst, NJ include Jefferson School, Roosevelt School and Lyndhurst High School.
How many public schools are located in Lyndhurst?
9 public schools are located in Lyndhurst.
What percentage of students in Lyndhurst go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Lyndhurst are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lyndhurst?
Lyndhurst public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lyndhurst are often viewed compared to one another?

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