Best Northfield Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 854 students in Northfield, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 92 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Northfield, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).

The top-ranked public schools in Northfield, NJ are Northfield Community Elementary School and Northfield Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Northfield, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Northfield have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.

Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).