For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,786 students in 07650, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 580 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 07650, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07650, NJ are Lindbergh Elementary School and Palisades Park Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07650 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07650, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07650, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Glen Ave
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 947-3556
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 947-3556
Gr: 1-6 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Palisades Park Jr-sr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Veterans Plaza
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 941-1100
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 941-1100
Gr: 7-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
270 First Street
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 947-2761
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 947-2761
Gr: PK-K | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07650, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07650, NJ include Lindbergh Elementary School and Palisades Park Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in 07650?
3 public schools are located in 07650.
What percentage of students in 07650 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 07650 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07650?
07650 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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