Best 07070 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,544 students in 07070, NJ (there are 6 private schools, serving 629 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 07070, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07070, NJ are Lincoln School, Pierrepont School and Washington School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07070 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07070, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07070, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
414 Montross Avenue
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Gr: PK-3 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Pierrepont School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
70 E Pierrepont Ave
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Gr: 4-6 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Washington School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
89 Wood St
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Gr: 1-3 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Union School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
359 Union Ave
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Gr: 7-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Rutherford High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
56 Elliott Pl
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 438-7675
Gr: 9-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 07070, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07070, NJ include Lincoln School, Pierrepont School and Washington School.
How many public schools are located in 07070?
5 public schools are located in 07070.
What percentage of students in 07070 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 07070 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07070?
07070 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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