For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,480 students in 07036, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 743 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 07036, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07036, NJ are Number 9, Number 10 and Number 5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07036 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07036, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07036, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Number 9
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Deerfield Terrace
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-5164
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-5164
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Number 10
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Highland Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2043
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2043
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #33.
Number 5
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1014 Bower Street
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2666
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2666
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
Number 4
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1602 Dill Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-3286
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-3286
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #55.
Number 8
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 West Blancke St.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-4397
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-4397
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #66.
Number 6
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19 East Morris Ave.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-3003
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-3003
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #77.
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Henry St.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-0550
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-0550
Grades: 6-8
| 734 students
Rank: #88.
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Edgewood Road
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7751
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7751
Grades: 6-8
| 685 students
Rank: #99.
Number 1
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
728 North Wood Ave.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2668
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-2668
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #1010.
Winfield Township
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 1/2 Gulfstream Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7410
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7410
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
Rank: #1111.
Number 2
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 South Wood Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-3287
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 862-3287
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #1212.
Linden High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 West St. Georges Ave.
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-5432
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-5432
Grades: 9-12
| 1,882 students
07036, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Union County Jdc High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1075 Edward Street
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 523-1590
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 523-1590
Grades: 8-11
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07036, NJ?
How many public schools are located in 07036?
12 public schools are located in 07036.
What percentage of students in 07036 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 07036 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07036?
07036 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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