For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 956 students in Fair Haven, NJ (there are , serving 116 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Fair Haven, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Fair Haven, NJ are Viola L Sickles School and Knollwood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fair Haven, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Fair Haven have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fair Haven, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Viola L Sickles School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 Willow Street
Fair Haven, NJ 07704
(732) 741-6151
Fair Haven, NJ 07704
(732) 741-6151
Grades: PK-3
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Knollwood School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
224 Hance Road
Fair Haven, NJ 07704
(732) 747-0320
Fair Haven, NJ 07704
(732) 747-0320
Grades: 4-8
| 504 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fair Haven, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Fair Haven, NJ include Viola L Sickles School and Knollwood School.
How many public schools are located in Fair Haven?
2 public schools are located in Fair Haven.
What percentage of students in Fair Haven go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Fair Haven are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fair Haven?
Fair Haven public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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