For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,054 students in 07630, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 68 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 07630, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07630, NJ are Patrick M Villano School, Emerson Jr Sr High School and Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07630 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07630, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07630, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patrick M Villano School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 Linwood Avenue
Emerson, NJ 07630
(201) 262-4049
Emerson, NJ 07630
(201) 262-4049
Gr: 4-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Emerson Jr Sr High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
131 Main Street
Emerson, NJ 07630
(201) 262-4447
Emerson, NJ 07630
(201) 262-4447
Gr: 7-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Memorial School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Haines Avenue
Emerson, NJ 07630
(201) 599-7580
Emerson, NJ 07630
(201) 599-7580
Gr: PK-3 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07630, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07630, NJ include Patrick M Villano School, Emerson Jr Sr High School and Memorial School.
How many public schools are located in 07630?
3 public schools are located in 07630.
What percentage of students in 07630 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 07630 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07630?
07630 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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