For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,180 students in 07508, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 758 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 07508, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07508, NJ are Memorial Elementary School, High Mountain School and Haledon Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07508 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07508, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07508, NJ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Squaw Brook Rd.
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 427-8993
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 427-8993
Grades: PK-4
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
High Mountain School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 High Mountain Road
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 427-1220
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 427-1220
Grades: 5-8
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Haledon Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
91 Henry Street
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-9000
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-9000
Grades: PK-8
| 1,028 students
Rank: #44.
Passaic County-manchester Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Church Street
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 389-2821
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 389-2821
Grades: 9-12
| 811 students
Rank: #55.
Prospect Park School No. 1
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
94 Brown Avenue
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-7909
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-7909
Grades: PK-8
| 761 students
07508, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Child S Shelter Of Passaic Co. (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
40 Valleyview Road
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 904-6270
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 904-6270
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Destiny Academy High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
13 Wagaraw Blvd
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 942-7053
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 942-7053
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
The Park School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
13 Wagaraw Blvd
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 942-7053
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 942-7053
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Strive Alternative Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13 Waganaw Blvd
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 321-0096
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 321-0096
Grades: 6-8
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07508, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07508, NJ include Memorial Elementary School, High Mountain School and Haledon Public School.
How many public schools are located in 07508?
5 public schools are located in 07508.
What percentage of students in 07508 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 07508 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07508?
07508 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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