Best 07646 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,998 students in 07646, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 701 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 07646, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07646, NJ are Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School, Berkley Street School and David E. Owens Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07646 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07646, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07646, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
195 Sutton Place
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 261-0939
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Berkley Street School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
812 Berkley Street
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 262-0191
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
David E. Owens Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
470 Marion Avenue
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 265-8661
Gr: 6-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
New Milford High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
330 River Road
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 262-0172
Gr: 9-12 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 07646, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07646, NJ include Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School, Berkley Street School and David E. Owens Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 07646?
4 public schools are located in 07646.
What percentage of students in 07646 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 07646 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07646?
07646 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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