For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,957 students in 07205, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 235 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 07205, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07205, NJ are Hurden Looker Elementary School, Ola Edwards Community School and Hillside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07205 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07205, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07205, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hurden Looker Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1261 Liberty Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Gr: 2-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Ola Edwards Community School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Leslie St
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Gr: 2-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Hillside High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1085 Liberty Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Gr: 9-12 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
145 Hillside Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Gr: 7-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Deanna G. Taylor Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
614 Tillman St
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Gr: 2-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
143 Coe Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Gr: PK-1 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
195 Virginia St-1100 Woodruff
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Gr: 7-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07205, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07205, NJ include Hurden Looker Elementary School, Ola Edwards Community School and Hillside High School.
How many public schools are located in 07205?
7 public schools are located in 07205.
What percentage of students in 07205 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 07205 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07205?
07205 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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