For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,637 students in 07029, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07029, NJ are Hamilton Intermediate School, Washington Middle School and East Newark Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07029 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07029, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07029, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
223 Hamilton Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 735-5550
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 735-5550
Grades: 4-5
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One North Fifth Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-2285
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-2285
Grades: 6-8
| 494 students
Rank: #33.
East Newark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 11 North Third Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-6800
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-6800
Grades: PK-8
| 227 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 Cross Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-6400
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-6400
Grades: 2-3
| 285 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kennedy Elementary School
Magnet School
1 Washington Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 833-8500
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 833-8500
Grades: PK-1
| 353 students
07029, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15 Frank E. Rodgrs Blvd. South
Harrison, NJ 07029
(862) 339-5050
Harrison, NJ 07029
(862) 339-5050
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Knowledge Advanced Skills West High School (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
1 North Fifth Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(201) 662-6773
Harrison, NJ 07029
(201) 662-6773
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07029, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07029, NJ include Hamilton Intermediate School, Washington Middle School and East Newark Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07029?
5 public elementary schools are located in 07029.
What is the racial composition of students in 07029?
07029 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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