Best 07621 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,600 students in 07621, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 919 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 07621, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07621, NJ are Lincoln Elementary School, Hoover Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07621 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07621, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07621, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 Highview Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8759
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
273 Murray Hill Terrace
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8582
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Hickory Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8804
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2 N Franklin Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8581
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
49 S Summit Street
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8771
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Roy W. Brown Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
130 S Washington Ave
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8847
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Bergenfield High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
80 S Prospect Ave
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 07621, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07621, NJ include Lincoln Elementary School, Hoover Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 07621?
7 public schools are located in 07621.
What percentage of students in 07621 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 07621 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07621?
07621 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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