Best Fair Haven Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 966 students in Fair Haven, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 104 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Fair Haven, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fair Haven, NJ are Viola L Sickles School and Knollwood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fair Haven, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Fair Haven have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Fair Haven, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Viola L Sickles School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25 Willow Street
Fair Haven, NJ 07704
(732) 741-6151
Gr: PK-3 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Knollwood School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
224 Hance Road
Fair Haven, NJ 07704
(732) 747-0320
Gr: 4-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Fair Haven, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Fair Haven, NJ include Viola L Sickles School and Knollwood School.
How many public schools are located in Fair Haven?
2 public schools are located in Fair Haven.
What percentage of students in Fair Haven go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Fair Haven are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fair Haven?
Fair Haven public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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