For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,863 students in 07079, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07079, NJ are South Mountain Elementary School and South Orange Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07079 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07079, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07079, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
444 West South Orange Ave
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-5216
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-5216
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #22.
South Orange Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 North Ridgewood Road
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-2772
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-2772
Grades: 6-8
| 770 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Elementary School
Magnet School
262 Grove Rd
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-7698
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-7698
Grades: PK-2
| 475 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Mountain Annex
Magnet School
112 Glenview Road
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-2801
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-2801
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07079, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07079, NJ include South Mountain Elementary School and South Orange Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07079?
4 public elementary schools are located in 07079.
What is the racial composition of students in 07079?
07079 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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