For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,498 students in Clark, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clark, NJ are Valley Road School, Frank K. Hehnly and Carl H. Kumpf School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clark have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clark, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley Road School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Valley Road
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 388-7900
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 388-7900
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Frank K. Hehnly
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
590 Raritan Road
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 381-8100
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 381-8100
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #33.
Carl H. Kumpf School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
59 Mildred Terrace
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 381-0400
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 381-0400
Grades: 6-8
| 531 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clark, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clark, NJ include Valley Road School, Frank K. Hehnly and Carl H. Kumpf School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clark?
3 public elementary schools are located in Clark.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark?
Clark public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Clark are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Clark include: Valley Road School vs. Frank K. Hehnly, Frank K. Hehnly vs. Valley Road School
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