For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,018 students in 07205, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 235 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 07205, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07205, NJ are Hurden Looker School, Ola Edwards Community School and Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07205 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07205, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07205, NJ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hurden Looker School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1261 Liberty Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Grades: 2-6
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Ola Edwards Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Leslie St
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Grades: 2-6
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
145 Hillside Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Grades: 7-8
| 376 students
Rank: #44.
Deanna G. Taylor Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
614 Tillman St
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Grades: 2-6
| 211 students
Rank: #55.
Hillside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1085 Liberty Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Grades: 9-12
| 925 students
Rank: n/an/a
Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
143 Coe Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Grades: PK-1
| 650 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillside Innovation Academy
Magnet School
195 Virginia St-1100 Woodruff
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Grades: 7-8
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07205, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07205, NJ include Hurden Looker School, Ola Edwards Community School and Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 07205?
7 public schools are located in 07205.
What percentage of students in 07205 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 07205 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07205?
07205 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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