Best 07057 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,159 students in 07057, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 244 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 07057, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07057, NJ are Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School, Wallington Junior Senior High School and Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07057 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07057, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07057, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
106 King St
Wallington, NJ 07057
(973) 777-4420
Gr: 3-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Wallington Junior Senior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
234 Main Ave
Wallington, NJ 07057
(973) 777-0808
Gr: 7-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6 Bond Street
Wallington, NJ 07057
(973) 836-4700
Gr: K-2 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 07057, NJ?
How many public schools are located in 07057?
3 public schools are located in 07057.
What percentage of students in 07057 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 07057 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07057?
07057 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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