For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,299 students in 07860, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 303 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 07860, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07860, NJ are Long Pond School, Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School and Florence M. Burd. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07860 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07860, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07860, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Long Pond School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
707 Limecrest Rd, (andover Tow
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5256
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5256
Gr: 5-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
780 Route 94
Newton, NJ 07860
(908) 362-6319
Newton, NJ 07860
(908) 362-6319
Gr: PK-6 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Florence M. Burd
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
219 Newton Sparta Road, (andov
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5257
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5257
Gr: PK-4 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Marian E. Mckeown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One School Road
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-5300
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-5300
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Fredon Township School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
459 Route 94
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-4151
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-4151
Gr: PK-6 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Merriam Avenue School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
81 Merriam Avenue
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7202
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7202
Gr: PK-4 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Kittatinny Regional High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
77 Halsey Road
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-1800
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-1800
Gr: 7-12 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Newton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44 Ryerson Avenue
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7573
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7573
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Halsted Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 Halsted Street
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7440
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7440
Gr: 5-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07860, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07860, NJ include Long Pond School, Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School and Florence M. Burd.
How many public schools are located in 07860?
9 public schools are located in 07860.
What percentage of students in 07860 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 07860 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07860?
07860 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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