For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,698 students in East Hanover, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 37 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in East Hanover, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in East Hanover, NJ are Central Elementary School, East Hanover Middle School and Hanover Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Hanover, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in East Hanover have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in East Hanover, NJ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-0358
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-0358
Grades: 3-5
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
East Hanover Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
477 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-8810
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-8810
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Hanover Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
63 Mt Pleasant Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-0300
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-0300
Grades: 9-12
| 731 students
Rank: n/an/a
Frank J Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
27 Green Drive
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-5650
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-5650
Grades: K-2
| 292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in East Hanover, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in East Hanover, NJ include Central Elementary School, East Hanover Middle School and Hanover Park High School.
How many public schools are located in East Hanover?
4 public schools are located in East Hanover.
What percentage of students in East Hanover go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in East Hanover are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Hanover?
East Hanover public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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