Best 07032 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,388 students in 07032, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 327 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 07032, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07032, NJ are Roosevelt Elementary School, Schuyler Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07032 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07032, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07032, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
733 Kearny Ave
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Schuyler Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
644 Forest St
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5105
Gr: PK-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
121 Beech St
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5095
Gr: 7-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Belgrove Dr
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Davis Ave
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5020
Gr: PK-6 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
360 Belgrove Dr
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5090
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Kearny High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
336 Devon St
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,825 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 07032, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07032, NJ include Roosevelt Elementary School, Schuyler Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 07032?
7 public schools are located in 07032.
What percentage of students in 07032 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 07032 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07032?
07032 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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