For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,707 students in 07936, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 37 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 07936, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07936, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 07936 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 07936, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07936, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary 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
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
East Hanover Middle 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
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
Hanover Park High 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
| 713 students
Rank: n/an/a
27 Green Drive
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-5650
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-5650
Grades: K-2
| 328 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07936, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07936, NJ include Central Elementary School, East Hanover Middle School and Hanover Park High School.
How many public schools are located in 07936?
4 public schools are located in 07936.
What percentage of students in 07936 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 07936 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07936?
07936 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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