For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,729 students in 07016, NJ (there are 5 private schools, serving 640 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 07016, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07016, NJ are Brookside Place School, Livingston Avenue School and Orange Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07016 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07016, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07016, NJ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brookside Place School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Brookside Place
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-6244
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-6244
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Livingston Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 Livingston Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-6248
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-6248
Grades: 3-5
| 253 students
Rank: #33.
Orange Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Orange Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-6257
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-6257
Grades: 3-8
| 765 students
Rank: #44.
Hillside Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Hillside Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-6229
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-6229
Grades: K-8
| 734 students
Rank: #55.
Cranford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 West End Place
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-6272
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-6272
Grades: 9-12
| 1,095 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bloomingdale Avenue School
Magnet School
200 Bloomingdale Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-6969
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-6969
Grades: K-2
| 233 students
Rank: n/an/a
Walnut Avenue School
Magnet School
370 Walnut Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-6253
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-6253
Grades: PK-2
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07016, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07016, NJ include Brookside Place School, Livingston Avenue School and Orange Avenue School.
How many public schools are located in 07016?
7 public schools are located in 07016.
What percentage of students in 07016 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 07016 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07016?
07016 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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