For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,279 students in 07206, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07206, NJ are Terence C. Reilly School No 7, John Marshal School No. 20 and George Washington Academy School No. 1. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07206 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07206, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07206, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Terence C. Reilly School No 7
(Math: 52% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
436 First Avenue
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-6030
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-6030
Grades: 2-8
| 1,147 students
Rank: #22.
John Marshal School No. 20
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
521 Magnolia Ave
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-5800
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-5800
Grades: K-8
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
George Washington Academy School No. 1
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 Broadway
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-5555
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-5555
Grades: PK-8
| 531 students
Rank: #44.
Iprep Academy School No 8
(Math: 7% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
221-227 Court Street
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 275-6900
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 275-6900
Grades: K-8
| 401 students
Rank: #55.
Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 First Street
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-3950
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-3950
Grades: PK-8
| 912 students
Rank: #66.
Jerome Dunn Academy No 9
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Third Street
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-5580
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-5580
Grades: K-8
| 866 students
Rank: #77.
Sonia Sotomayor School No 25
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 First Avenue
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-5930
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-5930
Grades: K-8
| 595 students
Rank: #88.
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
248 Ripley Pl
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-5700
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-5700
Grades: K-8
| 382 students
07206, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
436 First Ave
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-6030
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-6030
Grades: 6-8
| 383 students
Union County Sip (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
655 Livingston St
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 994-7167
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 994-7167
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07206, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07206, NJ include Terence C. Reilly School No 7, John Marshal School No. 20 and George Washington Academy School No. 1.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07206?
8 public elementary schools are located in 07206.
What is the racial composition of students in 07206?
07206 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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