For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,371 students in 07070, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07070, NJ are Lincoln School, Washington School and Pierrepont School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07070 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07070, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07070, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
414 Montross Avenue
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Grades: PK-3
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
Washington School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
89 Wood St
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Grades: 1-3
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
Pierrepont School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 E Pierrepont Ave
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Grades: 4-6
| 568 students
07070, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
56 Elliott Pl
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Grades: 9-12
| 784 students
109 Sylvan St
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Grades: K-5
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07070, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07070, NJ include Lincoln School, Washington School and Pierrepont School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07070?
3 public elementary schools are located in 07070.
What is the racial composition of students in 07070?
07070 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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