For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,869 students in 07079, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07079, NJ are South Mountain Elementary School and South Orange Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07079 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07079, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07079, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
444 West South Orange Ave
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-5216
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-5216
Gr: K-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
South Orange Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 North Ridgewood Road
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-2772
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-2772
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
262 Grove Rd
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-7698
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 378-7698
Gr: K-4 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 07079, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07079, NJ include South Mountain Elementary School and South Orange Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07079?
3 public elementary schools are located in 07079.
What is the racial composition of students in 07079?
07079 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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