For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,065 students in 07078, NJ (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,190 private students). 49% of all K-12 students in 07078, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07078, NJ are Deerfield School, Glenwood School and Hartshorn School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07078 have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07078, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07078, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deerfield School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26 Troy Lane
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-4843
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-4843
Gr: K-4 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Glenwood School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
325 Taylor Road South
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-7576
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-7576
Gr: K-4 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Hartshorn School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Hartshorn Drive
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-7550
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-7550
Gr: K-4 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07078, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07078, NJ include Deerfield School, Glenwood School and Hartshorn School.
How many public schools are located in 07078?
3 public schools are located in 07078.
What percentage of students in 07078 go to public school?
49% of all K-12 students in 07078 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07078?
07078 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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