For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,763 students in 07628, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07628, NJ are Grant Elementary School, Selzer Elementarymiddle School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07628 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07628, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07628, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Grant Ave
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3050
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3050
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Selzer Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
435 Prospect Ave
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3030
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3030
Gr: PK-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80 Prospect Ave
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3040
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3040
Gr: K-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Honiss Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31 Depew St
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3020
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3020
Gr: K-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 07628, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07628, NJ include Grant Elementary School, Selzer Elementarymiddle School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07628?
4 public elementary schools are located in 07628.
What is the racial composition of students in 07628?
07628 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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