For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,069 students in Pompton Lakes, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pompton Lakes, NJ are Lincoln School, Lakeside School and Lenox School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pompton Lakes, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pompton Lakes have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pompton Lakes, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 Mill Street
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 835-7100
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 835-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Lakeside School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
316 Lakeside Avenue
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 835-7100
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 835-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Lenox School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35 Lenox Avenue
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 835-7100
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 835-7100
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pompton Lakes, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pompton Lakes, NJ include Lincoln School, Lakeside School and Lenox School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pompton Lakes?
3 public elementary schools are located in Pompton Lakes.
What is the racial composition of students in Pompton Lakes?
Pompton Lakes public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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