For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,968 students in 07436, NJ (there are 10 private schools, serving 884 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 07436, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07436, NJ are Manito Elementary School, Valley Middle School and Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07436 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07436, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07436, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manito Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
111 Manito Ave
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-6106
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-6106
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Valley Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
71 Oak St
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-8185
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-8185
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
114 Seminole Ave
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-4147
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-4147
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Indian Hills High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
97 Yawpo Ave
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-0100
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-0100
Gr: 9-12 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Dogwood Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Dogwood Dr
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-5822
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-5822
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
117c Franklin Avenue
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-4442
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-4442
Gr: PK | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07436, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07436, NJ include Manito Elementary School, Valley Middle School and Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 07436?
6 public schools are located in 07436.
What percentage of students in 07436 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 07436 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07436?
07436 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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